ICPC to Arraign El-Rufai Over Alleged Corruption Charges
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before both federal and state high courts over multiple alleged corruption-related offences.
According to a press release issued by John Okor Odey, Head of Media and Public Communications in the Commission, El-Rufai will be arraigned alongside one Joel Adoga at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on March 24, 2026. The case, marked FHC/KD/73/2026, includes charges ranging from the alleged conversion and possession of public property to money laundering.
In a separate case, the ICPC disclosed that another charge; KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26 has been filed against El-Rufai and one Amadu Sule before the Kaduna State High Court. The charges in the state court reportedly include abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud for undue advantage.
The Commission noted that both cases were filed on March 18, 2026, and confirmed that the former governor has been duly served. It added that the date for arraignment at the state high court will be announced by the court in due course.
Reaffirming its stance, the ICPC emphasized its commitment to due process and adherence to the rule of law in handling the cases.
