The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday.
The commission disclosed that the charges, filed on March 18, 2026, include alleged conversion and possession of public property, alongside money laundering.
In addition, the ICPC confirmed that a separate case has been filed against the former governor at a Kaduna State High Court. The charges in that case include abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to confer undue advantage.
The anti-corruption agency stated that the date for the arraignment at the state high court will be communicated in due course, in accordance with the court’s schedule.
According to the commission, both sets of charges were filed on the same date, March 18, 2026, and the defendant has been duly served. The ICPC reaffirmed its commitment to upholding due process and the rule of law in the prosecution of the cases.
El-Rufai has remained in the custody of the ICPC following his earlier release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in February. On March 5, a magistrate court granted a 14-day extension of his remand, extending his detention beyond the initial order.
His continued detention has attracted growing reactions, particularly from opposition figures, who have urged authorities to either formally charge him or release him.
Meanwhile, the former governor has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit at a Federal High Court in Abuja. In the suit, he is challenging the legality of the search conducted at his residence by the ICPC, as well as the remand order issued on February 19.
The suit lists the ICPC, the magistrate who approved the remand, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Attorney-General of the Federation as respondents.
ICPC Moves to Arraign El-Rufai Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering
