From Victor Osula, Abuja
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will on Tuesday arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna over alleged fraud and related offences.
The anti-graft agency said El-Rufa’i will be arraigned alongside Joel Adoga in a case marked FHC/KD/73/2026, bordering on allegations of conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.
ICPC spokesperson, John Odey, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, confirmed that the former governor has been duly served with the charges ahead of his arraignment.
According to Odey, the commission has also filed a separate case against El-Rufai and Amadu Sule of the Kaduna Light Rail Transit Authority (KADLRTA) before the Kaduna State High Court.
He stated that the case, with charge number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, involves allegations of abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage.
“The two cases were filed on March 18, 2026. While the Federal High Court arraignment is scheduled for March 24, the date for the State High Court proceedings will be communicated in due course,” Odey said.
The commission reiterated its commitment to due process and strict adherence to the rule of law in the prosecution of corruption-related offences, assuring that the matter would be pursued in line with established legal procedures.
