El-Rufai denies breaching court order, demands ICPC retract statement over hospital visit
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally denied allegations by the ICPC that he violated court orders or abused medical privileges while in custody. His legal team has demanded a retraction of the agency's public statement, citing inaccuracies regarding his medical situation.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between high-profile political figures and anti-graft agencies in Nigeria regarding the treatment of detainees.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that he abused medical privileges or violated a court order while in custody.
The article presents the subject's rebuttal to official allegations without taking a stance on the veracity of either claim.
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