The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) violated his constitutional rights on Thursday, May 15, 2026, while he remains in detention in Abuja. The claims include denial of access to his personal doctor and restriction of family-provided meals.
According to a press statement signed by Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the detained politician’s personal doctor visited the ICPC facility around 3:00pm to present medical test results and consult on his condition. The family alleges that officials at the agency prevented the doctor from seeing him, insisting that written approval from the ICPC Chairman was required despite what they described as an existing court order granting unrestricted medical access.
The statement further alleged that at about 7:00pm, his wife, Aunty Aichatou, attempted to deliver his evening meal but was denied entry by ICPC personnel, who reportedly cited an internal restriction on food deliveries after 6:30pm. The family described the rule as arbitrary and inconsistent with the detainee’s rights to basic care.
The allegations have raised renewed concerns about detention procedures and compliance with judicial directives. The family maintains that the actions amount to a breach of both constitutional protections and human dignity, insisting that lawful detention does not justify limiting access to medical attention or family support.
As of the time of filing this report, the ICPC has not issued an official response to the allegations.
Conclusion: The El-Rufai family is demanding full respect for what they describe as existing court protections and immediate restoration of access to medical care and family support. The situation continues to draw public attention amid calls for clarification from the anti-graft agency.
