El-Rufai To Face ICPC In Kaduna Federal Court Tuesday

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged corruption-related offences in both federal and state courts in Kaduna.

In a statement issued on Monday, the anti-graft agency said El-Rufai would be docked alongside one Joel Adoga before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The Commission disclosed that the charges in the federal case include “conversion of and possession of public property” as well as “money laundering.”

According to the ICPC, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and one Joel Adoga at the Federal High Court of Nigeria in the Kaduna Judicial Division on Tuesday, the 24th March 2026.”

The agency further revealed that a separate charge has been instituted against El-Rufai and another defendant, Amadu Sule, before a Kaduna State High Court. It noted that the state charges border on “abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to confer undue advantage, among others.”

Providing details, the commission stated, “Another charge against Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and one Amadu Sule (LEDA), has also been filed before a Kaduna State High Court in the Kaduna Judicial Division.”

The ICPC disclosed that both cases were filed on March 18, 2026, adding that the date for arraignment at the state high court would be announced by the court in due course.

“The date of arraignment in the State High Court will be communicated at the appropriate time as determined by the court,” the statement read.

The Commission also confirmed that the former governor has been formally notified of the charges. “The ICPC wishes to inform the public that Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has been duly served,” it said.

Reaffirming its stance, the anti-corruption agency stressed its commitment to due process. “The ICPC restates its commitment to adhering fully to due process and the rule of law at all times,” the statement added.