El-Rufai's supporters hire US lobbying firm over ICPC prosecution

Supporters of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, under the El-Rufai Support Group Association (ERSGA), have hired Vanguard Africa, a US-based lobbying firm, to raise concerns about his prosecution by the ICPC. El-Rufai is standing trial for abuse of office, financial misconduct, and fraud during his tenure. ERSGA claims the allegations lack merit and that El-Rufai is innocent, pointing to procedural irregularities. The group aims to engage US officials, Congress, and multilateral organizations to highlight threats to Nigeria's democratic institutions.