Breaking: El-Rufai’s Former Aide Indicted In Multi-Million Naira Fraud Case

Breaking: El-Rufai’s Former Aide Indicted In Multi-Million Naira Fraud Case

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has leveled a five-count charge against Jimi Lawal, a former Senior Special Adviser to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State. The charges, which…Breaking: El-Rufai’s Former Aide Indicted In Multi-Million Naira Fraud Case

include corruption and money laundering, were filed at the Federal High Court in Kaduna under case number FCH/KD/16c/2025.

Allegations of Financial Misconduct

Lawal, along with Umar Waziri, Yusuf Inuwa, and Solar Life Nigeria Limited—a company where he allegedly served as the sole account signatory—is accused of embezzling public funds during his tenure in 2018.

According to ICPC, Lawal transferred ₦10 million from the Kaduna State Accountant General Operational Account through Guaranty Trust Bank Automated System (GAPS) to Solar Life Nigeria Limited. Additionally, he allegedly diverted ₦47.84 million from the Kaduna State Ministry of Finance and ₦7.32 million from the Kaduna State Internally Generated Revenue Account into the company’s account.

Legal Violations

The ICPC claims these funds are proceeds of corruption, a violation of Section 18(2)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.

False Statements and Cover-Up

In October 2024, during an ICPC investigation, Lawal allegedly provided false information, stating that ₦64.8 million he received in tranches was used as estacode payments for two individuals, Bariatu Yusuf Mohammed and Aisha Dikko. This misrepresentation contravenes Section 25(1)(a) and is punishable under Section 25(1)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

ICPC’s Stance on Accountability

The commission has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law against public officials who misuse their positions for personal gain.

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