The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed allegations by the wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that she was denied access to deliver food to her husband while in custody.
The commission stated that its security and access control procedures apply uniformly to all visitors without exception.
Speaking to journalists at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, the Commission’s spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, described claims made in a viral interview by one of El-Rufai’s wives as “false and misleading.”
According to Odey, the commission’s access policy allows visitors into its premises only between 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., adding that the regulation existed before the current leadership and is enforced across all ICPC offices nationwide.
He explained that the former governor’s wife reportedly arrived at the facility around 7:00 p.m., outside the approved visiting hours, despite previously complying with the same regulations.
The ICPC also rejected claims that El-Rufai’s health was deteriorating while in custody, insisting that the former governor remains in good health and continues to receive food, medical attention and family visits in accordance with established procedures.
The commission further denied allegations that El-Rufai’s detention was politically motivated, following accusations earlier raised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“The ICPC is not a political party.
The ICPC does not play politics,” Odey stated.
According to the commission, the former governor remains in custody because he is yet to meet the bail conditions earlier granted by the court.
