The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) plans to arraign three former appointees of Kaduna State’s ex-governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.
This action comes as part of a fresh 64-million-naira money laundering suit, barring any last-minute changes.
The accused individuals include Mr. Lawal Shakiru Olajimi Adebisi, a former Senior Special Adviser to El-Rufai, along with Mr. Umar Waziri, the ex-accountant general, and Mr. Yusuf Inuwa, the former Finance Commissioner.
Their roles in the alleged financial misconduct have drawn significant attention.
Additionally, Solar Life Nigeria Limited has been implicated in the suit.
The company’s bank account reportedly received the diverted funds, raising questions about its involvement in this case.
This connection further complicates the legal proceedings ahead.
In the suit at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, the ICPC alleges Mr. Lawal collaborated with others.
They allegedly diverted N64,800,562 through various transactions, implicating him in financial misconduct.
This amount reportedly transferred in three transactions to Solar Life Nigeria Limited, where Mr. Lawal stands as the sole signatory.
All four accused individuals are scheduled to appear in court on Friday, January 17, 2025, to enter their pleas.
This upcoming court session will likely reveal more details about the allegations and the evidence against them.
Last week, the ICPC took significant action by arraigning Alhaji Muhammad Bashir Sa’idu.
He is the former Chief of Staff and Finance Commissioner, facing separate money laundering charges.
This indicates a broader crackdown on corruption within the state’s financial management.