Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rejected allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that he violated a court order while in custody.In a detailed statement issued by his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai accused the anti-graft agency of misrepresenting facts and law.The ICPC had previously published a statement alleging that El-Rufai abused medical privileges and violated a court order.

El-Rufai's defense team demanded the retraction of the ICPC's 7th July publication, arguing that the commission misrepresented the circumstances.The dispute centers around El-Rufai's medical access during his detention.On 6th July 2026, El-Rufai did not appear in court due to unresolved medical issues, including a prior denial of access to his personal physician.His family requested a hospital visit on 7th July, which the ICPC facilitated but rescheduled to a busier time without prior notice.El-Rufai's legal team emphasized that the ICPC's actions, including the rescheduling, contributed to the situation.They also highlighted that the Nelson Mandela Rules guarantee prisoners the right to medical care and privacy, which the ICPC is obligated to uphold.The case underscores tensions between legal procedures and medical rights in Nigeria's judicial system.The ICPC's statement has been criticized for omitting key details, including the existing court order mandating medical access.

El-Rufai's team warned that any further restrictions on his medical care or legal rights would be treated as a breach of the court order, potentially leading to contempt charges against the ICPC.