The Digest:
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the bail hearing of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to the first week of June 2026. El-Rufai is being arraigned on multiple charges bordering on alleged financial crime and abuse of office by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). His counsel described the lingering adjournment as politically motivated. The former governor has been in ICPC custody since February 19.
Key Points:
- El-Rufai faces charges including abuse of office, fraud, and conferring undue advantage.
- He was released on compassionate grounds on March 27 following his mother's death.
- The defence maintains El-Rufai poses no flight risk.
- The prosecution urges the court to consider the gravity of the charges.
- Supporters gathered outside the courtroom as security maintained order.
The former governor remains in ICPC custody as the legal battle continues into June.
Sources: Channels TV
