El-Rufai Speaks from ICPC Custody: Former Kaduna Governor Issues Voluntary Statement Amid Investigation!
Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (journalist)| Sele Media Africa.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has issued a formal written statement while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), confirming that he voluntarily responded to investigators in the presence of legal counsel.
According to the cautionary statement now circulating in the public domain, El-Rufai affirmed that he understood the implications of the investigative process and chose to make his declaration voluntarily. The former governor stated that he was accompanied by his lawyer, Ubong Akpan, Esq., during the session with ICPC officials.
In the opening portion of the document, El-Rufai identified himself as “Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai,” noting that he was born in Dandawa, Katsina State, in 1960, and largely raised in Kaduna State. The statement appears to form part of ongoing inquiries by the anti-graft agency.
While the ICPC has not publicly disclosed the full scope of the investigation, the development has attracted significant national attention given El-Rufai’s prominence in Nigerian politics. He previously served as Governor of Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023 and earlier held federal positions, including Minister of the Federal Capital Territory under former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Multiple Nigerian media outlets, including Premium Times, TheCable, and Channels Television, have reported on the statement and the broader investigation, highlighting its potential political and legal implications.
Legal analysts note that issuing a cautionary statement in the presence of counsel is a standard procedural step during investigations by anti-corruption agencies. Such statements are typically recorded to ensure that suspects acknowledge their rights and the voluntary nature of their testimony.
The ICPC, established to combat corruption and related offences in Nigeria’s public sector, has in recent years intensified investigations involving high-profile political figures, reflecting growing public demand for transparency and accountability.
As proceedings continue, observers stress the importance of due process, institutional independence, and adherence to the rule of law principles central to strengthening democratic governance in Nigeria and across Africa.
Sele Media Africa will continue to monitor developments and provide verified updates as more details emerge from official sources.
Sources:
Premium Times; TheCable; Channels Television
Mustapha Labake Omowumi is a journalist from Ibadan, Oyo State, and a graduate of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics and Mathematics. He demonstrates a strong commitment to professional journalism, with a keen interest in writing and storytelling, guided by principles of self-discipline, accuracy, and trustworthiness.
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