The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it will arraign former Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
In a statement on Monday, the commission said El-Rufai and one Joel Adoga will be charged at the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged money laundering and conversion of public property.
The statement signed by ICPC spokesperson, John Odey reads; “The suit with number FHC/KD/73/2026 has charges ranging from conversion of and possession of public property, to money laundering.
“Similarly, another charge, 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.
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“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.
“The date of arraignment in the State High Court will be communicated at the appropriate time as determined by the Court.”
El-Rufai has been in detention since he honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on February 16, 2026.
The EFCC questioned him for 48 hours before the ICPC took over his custody.

