Court of Appeal Rejects El-Rufai's Bail Appeal in 2026
The Court of Appeal in Kaduna dismissed an appeal by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, regarding the refusal of a fresh bail application by the Kaduna State High Court. The unanimous judgment, delivered by Justice Onyekachi Aja Otisi on October 6, 2026, stated that El-Rufai did not establish fresh facts or special circumstances to warrant interference with the lower court's decision.
The Kaduna State High Court had previously denied El-Rufai's second bail application on June 10, 2026, and granted accelerated hearing on the matter. The appellate court noted concerns raised by the prosecution regarding El-Rufai's public remarks that could interfere with justice.
El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, is being prosecuted by the ICPC for alleged financial offences related to his administration. The court emphasized that its decision did not imply guilt, maintaining that El-Rufai is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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