The former Kaduna State governor was detained by the EFCC on Monday and released on Wednesday evening. “Definitely, the arrest of Malami and El-Rufai will affect the structure of the party because they are strong leaders we are relying on. “The Tinubu government is intimidated by the popularity of El-Rufai and Malami; that is why they are detaining them. There is nothing like freedom again, and without freedom, you cannot work for a political party,” Ogga said. Former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam was actively part of the coalition in its early days but stepped back after alleged threats of probe.

Source: Punch February 22, 2026 03:31 UTC