By Our Correspondent

National News – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has denied claims that the detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is politically motivated.

The anti-graft agency said the former governor remains in custody because he has not fulfilled the bail conditions granted by the court.

Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, ICPC Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, explained that the commission was only carrying out its legal responsibilities.

He stressed that the corruption case against El-Rufai is already before the court and should not be linked to politics.

According to the ICPC, El-Rufai was granted bail by the court, but he is yet to meet the conditions attached to his release.

Odey stated that the former governor would be released immediately once the requirements are fulfilled.

The commission also rejected allegations that El-Rufai was denied food or medical treatment while in detention.

The clarification followed the circulation of a Hausa-language video in which one of El-Rufai’s wives accused the ICPC of refusing her access to deliver food to her husband on Friday evening.

Responding to the claims, the ICPC said its visitor policy only allows access between 9am and 6:30pm.

The agency added that the same family members had delivered breakfast and lunch to El-Rufai earlier that day, contradicting claims that he was being starved.

The anti-corruption agency further disclosed that El-Rufai had been allowed to visit his personal dentist and eye doctor under official supervision.

Officials also confirmed that he has access to the commission’s in-house medical facility while in custody.

The ICPC maintained that heightened security measures were necessary because El-Rufai is a high-profile political figure.

The commission accused some individuals of attempting to pressure the agency into relaxing its established procedures.