Bombshell Lawsuit: Adara Elders Take El-Rufai to Court, Demand N2.3 Billion in Damages

In a stunning turn of events, nine Adara Elders have dragged former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, to court over alleged human rights abuses. The elders, led by Aweni Dio Maisamari, claim they were unjustly imprisoned for over three months in 2019 without any evidence against them. Their chief, Rafael Maiwada Galadima, was mysteriously murdered during the same period.

_Unlawful Arrest and Imprisonment_

According to their lawyer, Gloria Ballason, El-Rufai specifically ordered the arrest of Maisamari without investigation or reasonable suspicion of crime. The Adara Elders were later released when the court found no evidence against them.

_Damages and Injunctions_

The claimants are seeking a whopping N2.3 billion in damages, including:

– _N900 million_ for arbitrary arrest and perpetual injunction
– _N100 million_ for general and exemplary damages
– _N500 million_ for other damages incurred during the court case
– _N800 million_ in special damages for the severe violation of their rights

_High-Profile Victims_

Among the unjustly imprisoned Adara Elders are:

– A former Commissioner of Police
– The Waziri Adara, next in line to the murdered Chief, Rafael Maiwada Galadima
– Lead claimant, Aweni Dio Maisamari, a senior-ranking member of the Adara community

_Case Adjourned_

Justice Hauwa’u Buhari has adjourned the case to next month, allowing time for the plaintiff to serve the court summons to El-Rufai personally or at his last known place of business.

This explosive lawsuit has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian political landscape, and the outcome will be closely watched. Will justice be served for the Adara Elders, or will El-Rufai emerge unscathed? The nation waits with bated breath.