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Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai declines to answer ICPC probes, citing political motives.
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He filed handwritten statements on February 19–20, 2026.
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has refused to respond to the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), describing his silence as a constitutional right rather than defiance.
El-Rufai submitted two handwritten statements to ICPC officers on February 19 and 20, 2026, in the presence of his lawyer, Ubong E. Akpan.
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In the statements, he argued that the ongoing probe was politically motivated and insisted that any allegations should be addressed in court.
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He reaffirmed his position in a follow-up statement on February 20, noting that additional documents presented by investigators would also be responded to only in a judicial setting.
El-Rufai highlighted that his role in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) made him a target of political pressure.
Meanwhile, the ICPC had secured a 14-day remand order from a Chief Magistrate Court in Bwari, set to expire on March 5, 2026.
