El-Rufai Reportedly Plans Legal Action Over Security Clearance Denial for Minister Post
• El-Rufai reportedly preparing legal battle with Tinubu administration over security clearance denial for ministerial role
• Wants to clear name of being security risk and allegations he'll challenge Tinubu's 2027 re-election
• Allies say he feels publicly humiliated by failing to get security clearance despite backing Tinubu
• Confidant quoted saying he won't allow security risk tag to stick, will fight it in court
• Group claimed El-Rufai allegedly plotting to influence CBN and secure northern backing to undermine Tinubu administration