Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) 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.
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.”
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.”
El-Rufai had earlier travelled abroad on November 30, 2025. 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
“Security agents today attempted to arrest Malam Nasir El-Rufai as he arrived on a flight from Cairo. Malam El-Rufai declined to follow them without a formal invitation,” Adekeye posted on X (formerly Twitter).
He also alleged that the officials seized the ex-governor’s passport during the encounter.
