The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will arraign Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, at the federal high court in Kaduna, on Tuesday.
The commission said the charges, which were filed on March
18, border on alleged conversion of and possession of public property, and
money laundering.
In a statement released on Monday, John Odey, ICPC
spokesperson, said the former governor will arraign alongside Joel Adoga.
Odey also revealed other charges bordering on alleged abuse
of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to conferring undue advantage, at
the state high court in Kaduna.
The ICPC spokesperson said the commission will announce the
date of the arraignment at the appropriate time.
“Similarly, another charge, number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26,
against Malam Nasir El-Rufai and one Amadu Sule (LEDA), has also been filed
before a Kaduna State High Court in the Kaduna Judicial Division,” the
statement reads.
“The charges in the State High Court case range from abuse
of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to conferring undue advantage,
among others.
“Both charges were filed by the ICPC on the 18th of March,
2026. The date of arraignment in the State High Court will be communicated at
the appropriate time as determined by the Court.
“The ICPC wishes to inform the public that Mallam Nasir
El-Rufai has been duly served. The ICPC restates its commitment to adhering
fully to due process and the rule of law at all times.”
THE ARREST
The former Kaduna governor has been in the custody of the
ICPC since February 19 after he was released by the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC).
On March 5, the magistrate court extended the initial remand
order for el-Rufai by another 14 days.
There have been several calls for the commission to release
or arraign el-Rufai.
El-Rufai had filed a fundamental rights suit filed before
the federal high court in Abuja over the search conducted on his residence by
the ICPC and the remand order issued on February 19.
The ICPC, the chief magistrate who issued the order, the
inspector-general of police (IGP), and the attorney-general of the federation
(AGF) are respondents in the suit.
Recall that the ICPC reportedly linked six real estate
assets in Egypt to el-Rufai.
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