Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over multiple allegations including fraud, abuse of office, and money laundering.
In a statement issued on Monday, the commission confirmed that El-Rufai will be arraigned alongside one Joel Adoga at the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on March 24, 2026. The case, filed under suit number FHC/KD/73/2026, involves charges ranging from “conversion of and possession of public property, to money laundering.”
The ICPC further disclosed that a separate charge has also been filed against the former governor at the Kaduna State High Court. In this second case, El-Rufai is listed alongside one Amadu Sule, with the charges covering “abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to conferring undue advantage, among others.”
According to the commission, both cases were instituted on March 18, 2026, signaling a coordinated legal move across federal and state jurisdictions. While the Federal High Court arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday, the date for proceedings at the State High Court “will be communicated at the appropriate time as determined by the Court.”
The ICPC confirmed that the former governor has been formally notified of the charges, stating that “Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i has been duly served.” The agency also reiterated its commitment to due process, noting that it “restates its commitment to adhering fully to due process and the rule of law at all times.”
The development marks a significant escalation in legal scrutiny surrounding the former governor, who served Kaduna State for two terms. As of press time, there has been no public response from El-Rufai or his representatives regarding the charges.
