BREAKING: Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s blood sample tested positive for Enterococcus faecium, a bacterium that can cause serious infections. The laboratory report, dated Oct 16, also indicates that the bacterium is resistant to vancomycin, with concerns about a possible bloodstream infection. On October 22, El-Rufai’s doctor recommended urgent hospital admission, treatment and specialist consultation, warning that the proposed antibiotics might not adequately treat the infection. Yet, those holding him appear more concerned about keeping him behind bars than ensuring he receives appropriate medical care. When urgent medical recommendations are not prioritised, questions about deliberate neglect become unavoidable, because even convicted bandits are taken to the hospital when the need arises. What exactly do they want? From denying Mallam Nasir El-Rufai access to his doctor to now refusing to follow medical recommendations, recommendations that even their own doctors agree with. If you saw Mallam’s picture yesterday, you could tell the man is sick. He is only trying to be strong despite everything he is going through. What exactly do you want from this man?