Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Federal High Court sitting in the state capital for his arraignment by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
El-Rufai is expected to face charges related to alleged corruption and abuse of office.
The ICPC has filed charges against the former governor, accusing him of financial misconduct during his time in office.
Ahead of El-Rufai’s arraignment, security presence in the Kaduna State capital and around the court has been significantly heightened, with armed personnel stationed at key entry points to forestall any breakdown of law and order, as supporters and observers gathered outside the premises.
Proceedings are already underway, with the arraignment marking the first formal step in what could become a high-profile legal battle. Meanwhile, journalists were barred from entering the courtroom to witness the proceedings.
The former governor is being arraigned by the ICPC alongside one Joel Adoga before the Federal High Court.
