Breaking: ICPC Finally Announces When El-Rufai Will Appear in Court
- Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to be arraigned in court on corruption charges on Tuesday, March 24
- The ICPC is accusing El-Rufai of money laundering and abuse of office in two separate suits at the Federal and State High Courts in Kaduna
- However, public criticism mounts against ICPC’s handling of El-Rufai’s arraignment, alleging political motives in the matter
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, will be arraigned at the Kaduna division of the Federal High Court on Tuesday, March 24.
The anti-graft agency made the announcement in a statement signed by John Okor Odey, ICPC head of media and public communications, on Monday, March, 23.
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According to the ICPC, the former governor will be arraigned to answer questions on the allegation of conversion of and possession of public property, and money laundering in the suit number FHC/KD/73/2026.
In another suit number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, the ICPC accused the former governor and one Amadu Sule (LEDA) of abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to confer undue advantage, among others, before the Kaduna State High Court.
The ICPC explained that the two suits were filed by the commission on March 18, 2026. The date of arraignment in the State High Court will be communicated at the appropriate time as determined by the Court.
Nigerians react as ICPC arraigns El-Rufai
However, the commission has been criticised by many on social media. Below are some of their comments:
Ubandomaj said the ICPC did not display professionalism:
"The level of unprofessionalism displayed by this agency is clearly evident. We are watching, and justice will surely prevail. Mallam will not bow down to any form of politically motivated threat from this agency."
Samson Abbah faulted the prosecution:
"Justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to have been done. Even if El-Rufai is guilty of the allegations against him, the manner in which the matter was handled screams political persecution. Our institutions must rise above partisanship."
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Michael questioned the arraignment:
"Why arraign one person in two different courts the same day? It makes no sense to me. It feels like wickedness. Remember, he was one time governor of a state; so, you who are displaying this action now, tomorrow it may be ur turn. Hope we still remember Tafa Balogun (former IG)."
Ado Aliu
"So you arrested Nasir El-Rufai for corruption, kept him past remand, raided his house, seized devices, chased 'wiretapping', then dropped it and just now brought charges? That’s not investigation, that’s confusion. What did you actually have from day one?"
Lewis criticised the commission:
"Why should ICPC allow themselves to be used in such an unhealthy mode of prosecution on individuals who have seen a negative narrative about the agency. This is quite unfortunate. Power is transient."
You can read the full statement on X here:
El-Rufai's gadgets: Court grants ICPC permission
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted permission to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to access and analyse the electronic gadgets recovered at the residence of the immediate past governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who presided over the matter, gave the order on Thursday, March 12, after the commission filed an ex parte motion on the matter.
Source: Legit.ng
