The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Nenadi Usman, a former finance commissioner in Kaduna State during Nasir El-Rufai’s tenure, on allegations of money laundering.
According to court filings, Usman faces charges linked to financial misconduct during her time in office, including the alleged diversion of public funds and violating the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act. The ICPC accuses her of misappropriating state resources for personal gain, though specifics about the alleged amounts remain undisclosed.
The trial, which commenced at the Federal High Court, Kaduna, underscores the ICPC’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption among public officials. Usman, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her legal team maintains that she acted within the law during her tenure and insists that the allegations are politically motivated.
The court granted Usman bail on stringent conditions, including the submission of her international passport and a bond signed by two sureties with verified assets in Kaduna State. The case has been adjourned to allow both parties to present further evidence.
The ICPC’s action forms part of its broader crackdown on financial impropriety among government officials. Stakeholders in Kaduna State have called for transparency in handling the case to ensure justice is served.
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