KADUNA, NIGERIA – Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
El-Rufai appeared before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday, where the charges were read. His legal team entered a not-guilty plea, after which the court adjourned the trial to March 31 for further hearing.
Upon his arrival at the court premises, El-Rufai was seen raising his hands in supplication, uttering “Alhamdulillah” (praise be to God) as he stepped out of his vehicle. Heavy security was deployed around the court as supporters and curious onlookers gathered.
The former governor, who served two terms from 2015 to 2023, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, describing the charges as politically motivated. His lead counsel filed a preliminary objection challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear the case.
The ICPC alleges financial irregularities and suspicious transactions involving state funds during El-Rufai’s tenure. The anti-graft agency has vowed to pursue the case to its logical conclusion.
The adjournment sets the stage for a high-profile legal battle that has drawn significant public attention, with political observers closely watching the proceedings.
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