The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged corruption-related offences.
According to a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, John Odey, El-Rufai and a co-defendant, Joel Adoga, will be arraigned in suit number FHC/KD/73/2026 on charges including conversion and possession of public property as well as money laundering.
The move comes amid mounting pressure from stakeholders, including the African Democratic Congress and the Muslim Rights Concern, who had criticised the former governor’s continued detention without formal charges, describing it as a violation of his constitutional rights.
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The commission also disclosed that a separate case has been filed against El-Rufai and another individual, Amadu Sule, before a Kaduna State High Court. The charges in that suit include abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage.
ICPC noted that both cases were filed on March 18, 2026, adding that the date for arraignment at the state high court would be communicated in due course.