Bomba Dauda
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged corruption-related offences.
In a press statement issued on March 23, 2026, the anti-graft agency disclosed that El-Rufai will be arraigned alongside Joel Adoga before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on March 24, 2026. The case, marked FHC/KD/73/2026, includes charges ranging from conversion and possession of public property to money laundering.
The Commission also revealed that a separate मामला has been filed against the former governor at the Kaduna State High Court. In this case, El-Rufai is charged alongside Amadu Sule in suit number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26.
According to the ICPC, the state court charges include abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud, as well as conferring undue advantage.
The Commission stated that both cases were filed on March 18, 2026, noting that the date for arraignment at the State High Court will be communicated in due course.
ICPC further confirmed that El-Rufai has been duly served with the charges and reaffirmed its commitment to due process and the rule of law.
The statement was signed by John Okor Odey, Head of Media and Public Communications at the ICPC.
