ICPC to Arraign 3 Former El-Rufai Aides Over Alleged N64m Fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign three former aides of ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over fresh allegations of money laundering involving N64 million.
The three ex-appointees—Mr. Lawal Adebisi, former Senior Special Adviser/Counselor to El-Rufai; Mr. Umar Waziri, former Accountant General of Kaduna State; and Mr. Yusuf Inuwa, former Finance Commissioner—are accused of diverting public funds in collaboration with the company Solar Life Nigeria Limited.
This legal development follows last week’s arraignment of Alhaji Muhammad Bashir Sa’idu, the former Chief of Staff and Finance Commissioner under El-Rufai, who was charged with money laundering involving N155 million.
In the latest case, the ICPC has filed a two-count charge before the Federal High Court in Kaduna, accusing the three former officials of conspiring to divert N64,800,562 in three separate transactions. These transactions—of N10 million, N47.84 million, and N7.32 million—were allegedly funneled into the bank account of Solar Life Nigeria Limited, a company believed to be linked to Mr. Adebisi, who is reportedly the sole signatory to the account.
The accused are expected to appear in court on Friday, January 17, 2025, to face the charges.
The ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, confirmed that the suit was filed at the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division, and emphasized the commission’s commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring accountability.
The case is part of ongoing efforts by the ICPC to investigate and prosecute financial misconduct by public officials in Nigeria.
