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ICPC sets Tuesday arraignment for former Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i at Federal High Court, Kaduna.
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Charges include conversion of public property, money laundering, abuse of office.
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Separate state-level case filed, arraignment date to be announced later.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announced that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, will be arraigned on Tuesday following prolonged detention.
El-Rufa’i has been in custody since February 16, 2026, after responding to an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. His extended detention had sparked public debate, with calls for either formal charges or release.
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ICPC spokesman, John Okor Odey, said the Federal High Court case (FHC/KD/73/2026) lists charges including conversion and possession of public property and money laundering.
In addition, a separate case (KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26) has been filed in the Kaduna State High Court against El-Rufa’i and Amadu Sule (LEDA), covering abuse of office, fraud, and conferring undue advantage.
Both cases were officially filed on March 18, 2026. ICPC confirmed that El-Rufa’i has been duly served, while the state court arraignment date will be communicated in due course.
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