ICPC Blocks ADC Leaders from Visiting El-Rufai in Custody
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- •On May 25, 2026, ICPC stated the denial of ADC leaders' visit to Nasir El-Rufai was based on a subsisting court order.
- •Nasir El-Rufai is currently in custody under investigation by the ICPC.
- •A public disagreement between ICPC and El-Rufai’s wife involves a N2 billion defamation lawsuit.
- •ADC leaders publicly accused ICPC of blocking their access to El-Rufai on May 23, 2026.
- •The ICPC’s action has intensified political tensions within Nigeria.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the court order barring visits to El-Rufai is lifted ADC leaders and other political figures could gain direct access to El-Rufai, potentially influencing public opinion and political negotiations in Nigeria.
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AFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: We Denied ADC Leaders Access to Nasir El-Rufai Based On Subsisting Court Order - ICPCAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)ICPC, El-Rufai’s wife clash over N2bn defamation suitAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)ADC leaders denied access to El-Rufai in custody, ICPC gives reasonAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)ICPC Allegedly Bars ADC Leaders from Seeing El-Rufai in Custody