‎Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), headquarters in Abuja on Monday amid allegations of corruption linked to his tenure.

‎His arrival sparked tension at the anti-graft agency’s gate, with security reportedly denying members of his entourage entry.

‎Supporters of the former governor gathered nearby, leading to brief chaos at the entrance.

‎In a video circulating online, one of El-Rufai’s supporters claimed that the EFCC used teargas to disperse them, while allowing anti-El-Rufai protesters to assemble close to the premises.

‎The protesters called on the commission to thoroughly investigate the former governor, citing both corruption allegations and his recent claim that the National Security Adviser’s phone had been tapped.

‎The EFCC, alongside the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), is investigating El-Rufai’s administration for alleged financial misconduct. El-Rufai, however, has consistently denied any wrongdoing, describing the investigations as politically motivated persecution.

‎In March 2024, his successor, Uba Sani, launched a probe into the previous administration. El-Rufai later challenged the findings of the investigation at the Federal High Court.

‎As of now, the EFCC has not issued an official statement regarding his appearance before the commission.

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