El-Rufai Accuses ICPC of Political Pressure
Last update: March 17, 2026
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El-Rufai accuses ICPC officials of trying to force him to quit politics...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission of attempting to stop him from participating in political activities.
The allegation is contained in a 30-page criminal complaint filed before a court against the ICPC chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu, and four other officials of the anti-corruption agency.
According to the filing, El-Rufai claimed that during his detention, officers of the commission told him he would only regain his freedom if he withdrew from politics.
The claim was specifically outlined in Paragraph 12 of the complaint.
He further alleged that the officers, said to be acting on the authority of the ICPC chairman, made it clear that his release was conditional on ceasing all political activities, a demand he argued violates his constitutional rights.
CBI News reports that the allegation was expanded in the affidavit supporting the complaint, particularly in Paragraphs 22 to 24, where his counsel stated that the former governor was repeatedly warned that continued political involvement could prolong his detention, while a commitment to withdraw would secure his release.
The issue forms the basis of Count Six in the complaint, which accuses the officials of wrongful confinement with intent to compel an offence cited under Sections 264 and 267 of the Penal Code.
El-Rufai is asking the court to investigate the conduct of the ICPC officials, arguing that their alleged actions amount to abuse of office and an unlawful attempt to restrict his participation in the political process.
