Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and his former aide, Jimi Lawal, were formally charged by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) with fraud related to an 8.6 billion Naira (approximately $11 million USD) CCTV contract. The charges allege irregularities in the awarding and execution of the contract during El-Rufai’s time in office. Details of the specific allegations have not been fully released, but the case centers around potential misuse of public funds. Both El-Rufai and Lawal appeared before the court to answer the charges. This development marks a significant legal challenge for the former governor, who recently lost a bid to become a minister in the current administration. The ICPC is pursuing the case as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the Nigerian government. Further court proceedings are expected to reveal more details about the alleged fraud.