Why I am Quiet, won’t answer ICPC Questions”, Nasir El-rufai Reveals while in Detention 

“Why I am Quiet, won’t answer ICPC Questions”, Nasir El-rufai Reveals while in Detention

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai has revealed that his refusal to answer ICPC investigators’ questions is strategic.

Nasir El-rufai in two separate handwritten statement he made under caution on 19th and 20th of February, while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), revealed that his refusal to answer questions from the ICPC agents pertaining to his corruption allegation is because he believes that his case is politically motivated. He explained that his right to remain silent is protected under the Nigeria’s constitution, stating that he will only answer questions in court when he is prosecuted for his alleged offense.

Record shows that Nasir El-rufai’s statements while in the ICPC custody came on separate days–February 19th and 20th, in the presence of his legal counsel, Ubong Akpan, Esq.

In response to your question (and indeed all your questions), I have, on the advice of counsel, decided to exercise my right to silence. I will make no further statement or respond to any question. I believe that after nearly two years of intensive investigation, the ICPC should present its findings to a judicial tribunal and not to me. I will respond to any allegations in a court of law only”, Nasir El-rufai’s statement read in part.

He also described himself as a leader in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that the ADC is the only surviving opposition party in the country and his membership to the party, the major reason he is being investigated.

I am a leading member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the only surviving opposition party in Nigeria, which is the real reason you are investigating me”.

Nasir El-rufai will likely be released on Thursday, March 5th when the 14th day remand order to the ICPC by Magistrate court in Bwari, Abuja expires and if ICPC fails to charge him to court before then.