El-Rufai: Tapping someone’s phone criminal, punishable by law – Lawyer, Ogala
News El-Rufai: Tapping someone’s phone criminal, punishable by law – Lawyer, Ogala Published on February 17, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, has lent his voice to the saga involving the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, allegedly tapping the phone of the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST on Monday, Ogala said such an act was criminal and punishable by the law. According to him, beyond the Cybercrime Act, tapping someone’s phone may offend some sections of the Data Protection Act. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Recall that El-Rufai admitted that he and others listened to the telephone conversations of the NSA after tapping his phone, an act that has received many criticisms from various quarters, including the presidency. Reacting, Ogala said, “First let me say in the criminal prosecution, the onus is on the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubts. “As it were today, what we just heard is that charges have been filed. Three count charges under the Cybercrime Act. And the Nigerian Communication Act has been profiled against El-Rufai. “I have not seen the proof of evidence to be able to determine what is contained therein, it will be safe to presume that the prosecution team would have done their homework before bringing these charges. “This is not only because it was done to the National Security Adviser, tapping the line of a regular citizen, you have to face the law. It is worse being done to the NSA.” Don't Miss Gov Otti, Abians mourns as 15 Umuahia traders die in Enugu road accident You may like El-Rufai persecuted me for wrong tweet I acknowledged, deleted – Audu Maikori Alleged phone tapping: El-Rufai has two options if trial commences – Burkati El-Rufai: Why protest is useless – Sam Amadi El-Rufai: Every kobo will be returned to Kaduna treasury – Shehu Sani Tear gas fired as El-Rufai supporters, protesters clash at EFCC Headquarters El-Rufai arrives EFCC headquarters