BREAKING: ICPC Arrests El-Rufai's Doctor, Accuses Ex-Governor Of Abusing Court-Approved Medical Visit
The ICPC has arrested the personal physician of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, accusing the ex-governor of abusing a court-approved medical visit. The commission claims El-Rufai used the visit as a pretext to avoid court proceedings, leading to further legal delays.
Why it matters
This case underscores ongoing tensions between anti-corruption agencies and high-profile political figures regarding judicial accountability.
According to the Commission, the Kaduna State High Court had fixed July 6, 7, and 8, 2026, for the accelerated hearing of the criminal charges pending against El-Rufai. However, on the first day of the hearing, the former governor did not appear before the court.
The source, Sahara Reporters, is known for aggressive investigative reporting on corruption, often focusing on political accountability.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in