Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El‑Rufai appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) formally arraigned him on multiple alleged corruption‑related charges, including money laundering, conversion and possession of public property, abuse of office and intent to commit fraud, the commission said ahead of the session.
Security was significantly reinforced around the court precincts, with personnel from several agencies deployed and movement restrictions imposed on nearby roads, disrupting traffic in the Kawo area. Journalists were also barred from some parts of the venue.
In the wider Kaduna metropolitan area, groups of youths staged protests calling for accountability and judicial action in the case, reflecting public tension around the high‑profile legal proceedings. Some demonstrators demanded that anti‑graft agencies pursue thorough prosecution and transparency in handling allegations against the former governor.
El‑Rufai, a prominent political figure and former minister, has faced ongoing scrutiny by Nigerian anti‑corruption authorities after earlier investigations and charges relating to his administration’s conduct. Court appearances are expected to continue as the legal process unfolds.
