Confusion has trailed studies of the momentary launch of former Kaduna Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai by the Impartial Corrupt Practices Fee (ICPC) following the demise of his mom.
This was as Bashir El-Rufai, son of the previous Governor who introduced his father’s launch on X, deleted the assertion in a while Friday.
Additionally, when contacted on the matter, spokesperson of the ICPC, Mr John Odey, declined to reply to calls nor did he reply to messages despatched to him by way of WhatsApp.
Earlier on Friday, the El-Rufai’s household had introduced the demise of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the previous Governor’s mom.
President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, had commiserated with the household of the deceased.
Her demise was introduced on Fb on Friday, by her grandson.
Bello El-Rufai had posted on the social media platform earlier: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we got here and to Him we will all return. I want to inform the general public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya Umma el-Rufai who handed away a number of hours in the past.
“She is the organic mom of our father, Mallam Nasir @elrufai. We’re grateful for the life she lived and should Allah SWT bless her mild soul. Might He bless the soul of the mother and father we’ve got misplaced. On behalf of our household, we search your prayers. Thanks.”
Hours after the announcement, Bashir on his X deal with, introduced the discharge of his father, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress from ICPC detention.
He had written within the put up that has since been deleted: “Alhamdulillah. My beloved nice legend of a father (@elrufai) is being launched from his illegal & unlawful detention by the hands of one of the vital corrupt companies within the Federal Republic of Nigeria that may be a lame excuse of a pathetic establishment.
“Thanks all for all of the assist. Our household shall always remember these instances. We have now overcome, because the El-Rufai’s all the time do.”
The previous governor has been in custody of the ICPC following his re-arrest after being initially detained by the {Economic} and {Financial} Crimes Fee (EFCC).
A Federal Excessive Court docket sitting in Kaduna had adjourned the alleged fraud case to March 31, 2026, to permit for the listening to of pending functions, together with his bail request.
The President, in a condolence message issued by his Adviser on Info and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai household as a mom who lived a outstanding life and raised kids and grandchildren who’ve contributed vastly to our nation.
“Nasir, please settle for my heartfelt condolences on the passing of the one that you love mom, Hajiya Umma, which occurred right now in Cairo. As somebody who had additionally misplaced an outdated mom, I share in your grief. I perceive the depth of your loss.
“Shedding a mom is a ache not like another. I do know that no phrases can totally ease your sorrow, however I pray that the recollections of her love, knowledge, and steerage convey you consolation within the days forward. I additionally hope you discover power within the outstanding life she lived and the values she instilled in all the household.
“As agency believers in Allah, we’re satisfied that she has performed her half on this world as laid out for her by the Almighty and has gone again to her maker.
“I be part of household, buddies, and well-wishers in mourning with you. Might Allah grant your pricey mom Aljannah Firdaus,” Tinubu said.
In a condolence message on Friday, Atiku, described the information of her passing as “a stunning growth,” whereas extending his sympathies to the el-Rufai household and their associates.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” he wrote, including, “I prolong my heartfelt condolences to the el-Rufai household and buddies and pray that Allah (SWT) accepts her soul and grant her Al-Janna Firdaus.”
The previous presidential candidate famous that the late matriarch lived a fulfilled life marked by dignity and repair to her household and neighborhood. He additional described her as a lady of deep religion whose legacy could be remembered by those that knew her.
Atiku additionally identified that her passing on a Friday, the Islamic holy day of Jumu’ah, provides some measure of consolation to the bereaved household.
Alex Enumah
Times Nigeria