The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has maintained that all steps taken so far in relation to former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, were carried out in full compliance with the law, including the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015.
The commission stated this on Tuesday while defending the continued detention of the former governor.
In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Okor Odey, the ICPC clarified that El-Rufai’s continued detention is based on a valid court order and not a fresh directive.
Odey explained that the commission appeared in court on Tuesday to respond to an application filed by El-Rufai on March 6, which sought to overturn a remand order granted on March 5.
According to him, the court proceedings did not produce any new detention order. Instead, the case was adjourned to March 31 after El-Rufai’s legal team requested additional time to reply to the commission’s submissions.
He further noted that the original remand order had authorized the ICPC to detain and investigate the former governor for 14 days over allegations involving money laundering and abuse of office.
”Following the expiration of that order, the Commission applied for an extension, which was approved by the court on March 5,” Odey said.
Odey also disclosed that an earlier application by El-Rufai’s legal team to set aside a remand order issued on February 19 was dismissed on March 9.
Reaffirming the commission’s stance, he stated that El-Rufai remains in lawful custody under a subsisting court order.
”The commission also reiterates its commitment to due process and warns against the spread of misinformation; legal matters should be resolved in court rather than through public speculation.
”The ICPC conducts its duties with the highest professionalism and respect for the rule of law.
”We urge the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to rely on official updates from the commission,” he added.
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