The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign a firm and three former aides of ex-Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on fresh money laundering charges totaling N64.8 million.
The ICPC’s spokesperson, Mr. Demola Bakare, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
He revealed that the accused individuals, including Mr. Lawal Adebisi, a former Senior Special Adviser to El-Rufai; Mr. Umar Waziri, an ex-Accountant General of Kaduna State; and Mr. Yusuf Inuwa, a former Finance Commissioner in the state, will appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Friday, January 17, 2025, to take their plea.
Solar Life Nigeria Limited, is alleged to have played a central role in the scheme. The funds in question were reportedly diverted into the company’s bank account, with Mr. Lawal serving as its sole signatory.