EFCC: We Won’t Rush to Court Over Allegations Against El-Rufai

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has not been arraigned because investigations into corruption allegations against him are still in progress.

El-Rufai was invited by the commission and taken into custody on February 16, where he remained for two nights before being granted administrative bail on February 18. Sources within the commission say the decision not to file charges immediately is deliberate.

According to a senior official who spoke to the media, the commission considers the allegations serious and intends to complete a detailed review before proceeding to court.

“We will not rush this process. Investigations are ongoing, and once concluded, appropriate legal steps will follow,” the source said.

Following his release from EFCC custody, El-Rufai was transferred to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which is also investigating related matters.

Meanwhile, his aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, has raised concerns about the former governor’s continued detention. He stated that El-Rufai has now spent nine days in the custody of both anti-graft agencies. According to him, legal representatives have yet to receive a response to a bail application submitted to the ICPC.

Adekeye also alleged that no remand order has been presented to justify the continued detention beyond the constitutional 48-hour limit without formal charges.

Both anti-corruption agencies have maintained that investigations remain active.