ICPC Files Multiple Charges Against El-Rufa’i, Sets Arraignment Date

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i, before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
El-Rufa’i will be arraigned alongside Joel Adoga in a case marked FHC/KD/73/2026. The charges filed against them include alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.

In a related development, the anti-graft agency has also filed a separate case before the Kaduna State High Court against El-Rufa’i and Amadu Sule of the Kaduna State Livestock Development Agency (KADLDA). The case, with charge number KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, borders on allegations of abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage.

According to the Commission, both cases were filed on March 18, 2026. While the Federal High Court arraignment is scheduled for March 24, the date for the State High Court proceedings will be communicated in due course.

The ICPC confirmed that El-Rufa’i has been duly served with the charges.
The Commission reiterated its commitment to due process and adherence to the rule of law in the prosecution of corruption-related offences.

The statement was signed by John Okor Odey, Head of Media and Public Communications at the ICPC.