El-Rufai Faces Money Laundering Charges in Court

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for his trial concerning alleged money laundering. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed charges against him, which include conversion, possession of public property, and abuse of office.

The arraignment is set for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, under suit number FHC/KD/73/2026. The charges also encompass fraud with intent to commit fraud and confer undue advantage.

This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding corruption and accountability among public officials in Nigeria.