According to a report by Daily Post on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Barrister Mark Jacob, a Kaduna-based legal practitioner and former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged Nigerians to ignore former Kaduna State Governor, Malami Nasir El-Rufai.
He explained that El-Rufai is only seeking attention and trying to remain in the public eye.
Barrister Jacob made his remarks in an exclusive interview about the recent arrest of the former governor by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
He noted that attention-seeking behavior should not distract the public from the ongoing legal processes.
The former PDP legal adviser emphasized that public focus should remain on facts and legal procedures rather than statements made by political figures.
He also highlighted the importance of allowing anti-corruption agencies to carry out their duties without interference or political bias.
Barrister Jacob described attempts by political leaders to influence public opinion as a recurring pattern in Nigerian politics.
He stressed that such actions often aim to divert attention from accountability and legal scrutiny.
The lawyer said that citizens must remain objective and avoid being swayed by provocative statements.
He further explained that ignoring political posturing strengthens the democratic process and upholds the rule of law.
Barrister Jacob urged Nigerians to evaluate leaders based on their actions rather than their claims or declarations.
He mentioned that political figures often exaggerate their influence to maintain relevance in the public sphere.
The legal practitioner pointed out that statements about regional dominance or control over national politics are designed to incite attention rather than reflect reality.
He said, “El-Rufai has boasted over and over in the past that they are the owners of the North, and that they are the owners of Nigeria. They are the movers and shakers of APC…. Discover More
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