Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is set to investigate former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged mismanagement of N423 billion. The EFCC has assembled a team to investigate El-Rufai, his finance commissioners, accountants-general, and chairmen of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) from 2015 to 2023.
The investigation follows a petition from an NGO and a report by the Kaduna House of Assembly’s ad-hoc committee, which uncovered the alleged fraud. The committee found that N423,115,028,072.88 was siphoned from the state government’s coffers between 2015 and 2023, with a cumulative withdrawal of $1.4 million from the Kaduna State Economic Transformation Account.
The EFCC will invite El-Rufai and his team for questioning, building on the foundation laid by the House of Assembly’s report. The agency aims to recover funds from individuals and companies involved in the alleged fraud.
This probe marks a significant step in holding public officials accountable for their actions. The EFCC’s efforts demonstrate a commitment to transparency and good governance, sending a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated. As the investigation unfolds, Nigerians eagerly await the outcome, hoping for justice and a renewed sense of trust in the country’s leadership.
