ICPC to Arraign El-Rufai for Alleged Graft Charges

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. This information was confirmed by ICPC spokesperson John Odei in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

El-Rufai will be arraigned alongside Joel Adoga, with the case marked as FHC/KD/73/2026. The charges filed against them include allegations of conversion, possession of public property, and money laundering.

Additionally, the ICPC has filed a separate case against El-Rufai and Amadu Sule Leda at the Kaduna State High Court, with the charge number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, which involves allegations of abuse of office and intent to commit fraud for personal advantage. This case was filed on March 18, 2026, and the arraignment is scheduled for March 24.

The ICPC has reiterated its commitment to due process and adherence to the rule of law in prosecuting corruption-related offenses.