Dr. Bello Abubakar, the medical doctor at the centre of the controversy over a medical report submitted in support of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s bail application, has admitted to preparing the document.

Abubakar made the disclosure in a statement to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) during its investigation into the disputed report. He, however, rejected allegations of forgery or conspiracy, insisting he acted strictly in his professional capacity.

“I prepared the medical report in question, but I did not conspire with anyone to falsify records,” Abubakar stated, adding that he has no connection with Mohammed Bala Aliyu, the individual accused of using the report to swear an affidavit in support of El-Rufai’s bail application.

The ICPC had accused Abubakar of knowingly issuing a false medical report intended to influence El-Rufai’s legal proceedings before the Kaduna State High Court. The document, dated June 10, 2026, and titled ‘Medical Report and Expert Opinion for Urgent Medical Intervention’, was flagged for containing misleading information and failing to meet established medical standards.

Abubakar defended his actions, stressing that his relationship with El-Rufai dates back to 2005 when the former governor registered at the National Hospital, Abuja. He recalled first meeting El-Rufai through his wife, whom he attended to during childbirth, before later treating the former governor himself on several occasions.

Despite the ICPC’s allegations, Abubakar maintained that he neither authorized Aliyu to depose an affidavit nor participated in any scheme to deceive the court.

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