Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai and ex-aide Jimi Lawal were arraigned by the ICPC over alleged fraud involving an N8.6 billion CCTV contract. They pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include money laundering and corruption.
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, appeared in two separate courts facing charges of financial misconduct and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty alongside Jimi Lawal and five corporate entities. The cases were adjourned until 2026.
Atiku Abubakar criticized the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, warning that stringent bail conditions undermine public confidence in the justice system. El-Rufai faces multiple charges, including abuse of office and money laundering, with a bail
