KADUNA, NIGERIA – Heavy security presence surrounded the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday as former Governor Nasir El-Rufai arrived for his arraignment by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The former governor, who served two terms from 2015 to 2023, was accompanied by a large entourage of supporters and political associates. Security operatives, including armed police and plainclothes officers, were deployed to maintain order as crowds gathered outside the court premises.
El-Rufai faces charges related to alleged fraud and money laundering during his tenure, according to ICPC sources. The anti-graft agency had earlier invited him for questioning before proceeding with the arraignment.
The former governor, who has maintained his innocence, described the charges as politically motivated. His legal team filed a preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the case.
“We are confident that justice will prevail. These charges are baseless and will be dismissed,” a member of his legal team said.
The ICPC has stated that its investigation uncovered financial irregularities and suspicious transactions involving state funds. The commission urged the public to allow the judicial process to proceed without interference.
The case has drawn significant attention as one of the most high-profile corruption prosecutions since the current administration began its post-tenure accountability drive.
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