Former Governor El-Rufai

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja over ongoing investigations into alleged corruption during his tenure.

His arrival reportedly sparked tension at the EFCC entrance, as security operatives restricted members of his entourage from entering the premises.

Local Reports have it that supporters of the ex-governor gathered at the junction leading to the commission, chanting slogans and holding placards with inscriptions such as “El-Rufai is a citizen, not a subject” and “We stand with El-Rufai. We stand for law.”

A video circulating online showed the supporters alleging that the EFCC had dispersed them with teargas while allegedly allowing anti-El-Rufai protesters to assemble nearby.

Protesters at the EFCC headquarter over El-Rufai invitation…

The opposing group carried banners reading “El-Rufai cannot hide behind politics, let the law catch up” and smaller placards urging, “Answer the charge, El-Rufai.”

Recall that El-Rufai had earlier travelled abroad on November 30, 2025. According to sources, the EFCC delivered a letter of invitation to his residence in December, fuelling speculation that he could face arrest upon his return.

Protesters at the EFCC headquarter over El-Rufai invitation…

The former governor, an African Democratic Congress chieftain, had notified the commission that he would appear at their office by 10 am on Monday.

The former governor’s media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, claimed that security agents previously attempted to arrest El-Rufai on arrival at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport from Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday.