El-Rufai questioned by EFCC as supporters and critics clash
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja amid an ongoing corruption investigation. His appearance prompted a standoff between his supporters and opponents outside the EFCC premises. Security operatives restricted his entourage, and reports emerged of teargas being used to disperse some protesters. El-Rufai has denied any wrongdoing and claims he is being persecuted by the federal government and the All Progressives Congress.
What we know
- Nasir El-Rufai arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday over alleged corruption during his tenure.
- Supporters and opponents of El-Rufai gathered outside the EFCC, with some protesters claiming they were dispersed with teargas.
- El-Rufai had earlier travelled abroad on November 30, 2025, and was invited by the EFCC in December.
- His media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, alleged that security agents tried to arrest El-Rufai at the airport on Thursday and seized his passport.
- Investigations by the EFCC and ICPC are ongoing, including a probe initiated by his successor, Uba Sani.
