In a recent development, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to provide former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai with necessary medical care. The organization voiced its concerns through a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, which was shared with DAILY POST on Thursday evening.
According to reports, El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody for several days, and his health is reportedly deteriorating. MURIC emphasized that denying a detainee access to medical attention violates fundamental human rights as outlined in Nigeria’s constitution. Akintola specifically referenced Sections 34(1)(a)(b)(c) and 33(1), which guarantee respect for personal dignity and prohibit slavery or servitude.
The group insisted that the ICPC must recognize its obligation to uphold these rights and immediately facilitate medical care for the former governor. MURIC condemned any form of rights infringement while in custody, stating that such actions are unacceptable under any circumstances.