The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday over alleged corruption-related offences.
The move comes amid growing pressure from various stakeholders, including the African Democratic Congress, who had called for either his immediate release or formal arraignment, describing his continued detention without charges as a violation of his constitutional rights. The Muslim Rights Concern also criticised the prolonged detention, while family members raised similar concerns.
In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, John Odey, the ICPC said El-Rufai and one Joel Adoga would be arraigned in a case marked FHC/KD/73/2026. The charges include alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.
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The commission further disclosed that a separate case has been filed at a Kaduna State High Court against El-Rufai and another individual, Amadu Sule. According to the agency, the charges in that case range from abuse of office and fraud to intent to commit fraud and conferring undue advantage.
The ICPC noted that both cases were filed on March 18, 2026, adding that the date for the state high court arraignment would be announced later. It also confirmed that the former governor has been duly served, reaffirming its commitment to due process and the rule of law.
El-Rufai has remained in ICPC custody since February after initially being invited and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before being transferred to the anti-corruption agency.
