The Digest:
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has postponed the hearing of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai's bail application until Wednesday, prompting ICPC operatives to return him to custody after proceedings. The ICPC had temporarily released El-Rufai on Friday on compassionate grounds to attend his mother's funeral, despite a court order for his remand pending the bail hearing. His lawyer confirmed the adjournment but declined to provide details. The bail hearing was initially set for Tuesday, but could not proceed.
Key Points:
- El-Rufai was returned to ICPC custody after Tuesday's court proceedings.
- He was temporarily released on Friday to attend his mother's funeral, drawing criticism for preferential treatment.
- The bail hearing has been adjourned to Wednesday.
- El-Rufai faces 10 corruption charges, including alleged inflated severance pay of N579.7 million and receipt of $817,900 in his domiciliary account.
- He also faces separate charges at the Kaduna State High Court and prosecution by the SSS over alleged phone-tapping claims.
As El-Rufai's legal battles continue, the postponement of his bail hearing extends his stay in ICPC custody, while the temporary release for his mother's funeral has sparked debate about equal treatment under the law.
Sources: Premium Times
