Fani-Kayode’s shameless conspiracy rant against El-Rufai exposes his empty ranting
By Ismaila Ohiare Jnr
The recent essay penned by Femi Fani-Kayode against Nasir El-Rufai, dated March 8, 2026, reads less like a piece of serious political commentary and more like an overwrought script straight out of a low-budget conspiracy thriller, complete with wild accusations that crumble under the slightest scrutiny.
Instead of marshalling verifiable evidence to back his claims, Fani-Kayode resorts to stringing together a mishmash of unproven rumours, vague suspicions, and long-nurtured personal grudges, evidently hoping that the sheer volume of his bombast will somehow masquerade as credibility, a tactic that, predictably, falls flat on its face and leaves his argument looking as hollow as it truly is.
At the heart of this flawed tirade lies a simple yet damning problem: allegations are not proof, and no amount of rhetorical flourish can bridge that gaping chasm.
Fani-Kayode levels a barrage of charges against El-Rufai, from alleged excesses in property demolitions to outlandish fantasies involving chemical-weapon plots, all without a shred of substantiated facts to prop them up, thereby laying bare the inherent weakness of his entire position.
Governance decisions, no matter how controversial or contentious they may appear, are worlds apart from criminal conspiracies, and Fani-Kayode’s reckless conflation of the two not only distorts reality but also cheapens the quality of public discourse in our dear nation, where Nigerians deserve measured analysis rather than feverish speculation.
Even more troubling is the theatrical flair with which he indulges in speculation about “foreign intelligence agencies,” “false flag operations,” and sinister poison plots, all floated without a scintilla of evidence to support them, claims that do not resonate as responsible national commentary but rather as deliberate panic-bait engineered to inflame emotions, stoke divisions, and rally his dwindling band of followers.
A man who once served as a minister of the Federal Republic should surely know the critical difference between raising legitimate concerns through proper channels and descending into the realm of alarmist fantasies that serve no purpose beyond personal vendetta; yet here we are, witnessing yet another display of intellectual irresponsibility from a figure who has made a career out of such antics.
Ironically, this article reveals far more about its author than it does about its intended target, painting Fani-Kayode as the shameless sycophant he has long cultivated himself to be, a political chameleon with a reputation built on dramatic rhetoric, unbridled grandstanding, and a penchant for insults over intellect.
This latest outburst slots seamlessly into his well-worn pattern: heavy on ad hominem attacks and vitriol, woefully light on facts or logic, and all too eager to weaponize baseless speculation for the sole aim of grabbing headlines and attention in Nigeria’s fractious political arena, where negative elements like him thrive on chaos rather than contributing to solutions.
Nigeria’s political conversation, already strained by real challenges, deserves infinitely better than these recycled grudges from the likes of Femi Fani-Kayode, clumsily wrapped in conspiracy theories that fool no one with a modicum of discernment. If there are genuine crimes, security threats, or malfeasance to uncover, our robust institutions, the courts, investigative agencies like the EFCC and ICPC, and security apparatus, stand ready to handle them through due process, evidence, and the rule of law, not breathless essays bloated with “maybe,” “perhaps,” and “what if” scenarios that amount to nothing more than noise masquerading as insight.
In the end, the loudest echo in Fani-Kayode’s piece is not the volume of his accusations, but the resounding silence of absent proof.
Ismaila Ohiare Jnr writes from Lokoja, Kogi State. He can be reached on 08134536226.
