JUST IN: ICPC invites El-Rufai for questioning days after EFCC invitation

Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, says the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited him for questioning.

El-Rufai disclosed this on Friday in a post on X, stating that the invitation followed what he described as a failed attempt to abduct him.

He wrote, “Yesterday, after the futile attempt to abduct me, the ICPC delivered a letter to invite me to their office.”

He added, “My lawyer has written to confirm that I will be attending the ICPC office on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.”

Officials of the ICPC had made attempts to arrest El-Rufai at the Abuja Airport on Thursday, but they were resisted by friends and associates of the former governor,

Mojeed Oladipupo

Mojeed Oladipupo is an experienced journalist, political editor, and senior correspondent with over a decade of experience in news reporting, political journalism, research, writing, and editing. He has held senior editorial roles at TheCable, and previously worked as a Political Editor at Politics Nigeria and a Senior Correspondent at Legit.ng. Over the course of his career, Mojeed has covered politics and a wide range of national issues, producing accurate, balanced, and engaging stories for digital audiences. He has also contributed to international and lifestyle publications, including FunTimes Magazine and Amaka Studio. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Election and Political Party Management from the University of Benin and a background in journalism, public relations, and communication, he brings strong research, editorial, communication, and leadership skills to his work.

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