Bashir El-Rufai accuses brother of drug abuse in social media feud

Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked public controversy following a series of social media posts targeting his elder brother, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai.

In posts on X, Bashir accused the lawmaker, who represents a constituency in the House of Representatives, of substance abuse, specifically alleging the use of alcohol and cocaine. Bashir further criticized his brother’s personal life and character, describing him as a “useless excuse for a brother.”

The exchange drew significant attention on social media, with some users advising the brothers to resolve their grievances privately rather than publicly. Bashir later deleted the posts, reportedly following instructions from his mother.