Auwal Rafsanjani
Auwal Rafsanjani is the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), where he focuses on promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Nigeria. He is known for advocating reforms in the legislative and electoral processes, particularly concerning the recall of elected officials. Recently, he emphasized the need for a national debate on the recall process in Nigeria, calling for a legal framework that allows recalls based on legitimate grounds, such as public trust violations.
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Auwal Rafsanjani is a civil society leader who called for full investigations into the resignations.
NMDPRA, NUPRC Chiefs Resign Amid Dangote Petition Fallout
Nigeria· 2025-12-18
Auwal Rafsanjani commended Marwa for providing strong leadership for the NDLEA and praised his efforts in reforming the country’s approach to drug protection.
Drug Control is a Shared Responsibility, Says MarwaNigeria· 2025-11-19
Auwal Rafsanjani criticised the Federal Government and state governors over the poor and unaccountable use of the N1.6tn disbursed for infrastructure and security.
N1.6tn Infrastructure Funding: States Receive FG SupportNigeria· 2025-06-30
Auwal Rafsanjani is the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre who called for the release of Hamdiyyah Sharif.
CSOs seek release of Sokoto social critic from police custodyNigeria· 2025-05-23
Auwal Rafsanjani stated that some ministers are focused on the President's re-election rather than governance.
Tinubu to review ministers’ scorecardsNigeria· 2025-05-21
Auwal Rafsanjani called for a national debate on the recall process of elected officials in Nigeria.
INEC may conduct referendum in 90 daysNigeria· 2025-04-01
