ICPC to Arraign El-Rufa’i Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering in Kaduna Courts
ICPC to Arraign El-Rufa’i Over Alleged Fraud, Money Laundering in Kaduna Courts
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has concluded arrangements to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before both the Federal High Court and Kaduna State High Court over alleged fraud-related offences.
According to a statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Communications, John Okor Odey, the former governor will be arraigned alongside one Joel Adoga before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
The suit, marked FHC/KD/73/2026, contains charges bordering on alleged conversion and possession of public property as well as money laundering.
The Commission also disclosed that a separate case has been filed before the Kaduna State High Court against El-Rufa’i and one Amadu Sule of LEDA. The charge, numbered KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, includes allegations of abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring of undue advantage.
According to the anti-graft agency, both cases were filed on March 18, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce accountability in public service.
The Commission noted that the date for arraignment in the State High Court will be announced by the court in due course.
ICPC further confirmed that the former governor has been duly served with the charges and reiterated its commitment to due process and strict adherence to the rule of law in the prosecution of corruption-related offences.
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