ICPC to arraign El-Rufai in Kaduna courts over alleged fraud, money laundering
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it ha concluded plans to arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before both federal
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it ha concluded plans to arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before both federal and state high courts in Kaduna over alleged corruption-related offences.
In a statement issued on Monday, by its Head of Media and Public Communications, John Okor Odey, the Commission said El-Rufai and one Joel Adoga would be arraigned at the Federal High Court in the Kaduna Judicial Division on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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According to the ICPC, the suit marked FHC/KD/73/2026 contains charges ranging from conversion and possession of public property to alleged money laundering.
The anti-graft agency further disclosed that a separate charge had been filed before a Kaduna State High Court against El-Rufai and one Amadu Sule (LEDA).
The case, with charge number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, borders on allegations of abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud and conferring undue advantage, among other offences.
The Commission noted that both charges were filed on March 18, 2026, adding that the date for arraignment at the State High Court would be communicated in due course.
It also confirmed that the former governor had been duly served, reiterating its commitment to due process and strict adherence to the rule of law in the prosecution of the cases.
