The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is set to arraign the former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i (M) and one Joel Adoga (M) at the Federal High Court of Nigeria in the Kaduna Judicial Division on Tuesday, the 24th March 2026.
A statement by John Okor Odey,
Head, Media and Public Communications of the ICPC said the suit with number FHC/KD/73/2026 has charges
ranging from conversion of and possession of public property, to money laundering.
ICPC also revealed that another suit, number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, against Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i and one Amadu Sule (LEDA), has also been filed before a Kaduna State High Court in the Kaduna Judicial Division. The date of arraignment in the State High Court for this particular case according to Odey, will be communicated at the appropriate
time as determined by the Court.
The charges in the State High Court case range from abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to conferring undue advantage, among others.
Both charges were filed by the ICPC on the 18th of March, 2026.
While reiterating its commitment to adhering fully to due process and the rule of law at all times, the ICPC informed inform that Mallam Nasir El-Rufa’i has been duly served.
