Nasir El-Rufai's Trial Resumes Amid Bail Denial
The trial of former Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai is scheduled to resume on October 13, 2026, following an adjournment by the Kaduna state High Court on October 12 due to his absence. El-Rufai requested to see his personal medical doctor, which was communicated to the court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Justice Darius Khobo directed the ICPC to produce El-Rufai in court for the next hearing. During the previous sitting, ICPC lead counsel Ayodeji Adedipe expressed disappointment at El-Rufai's absence, despite a request for adjournment by his lead defence counsel, Paul Erokoro.
The Court of Appeal had recently dismissed El-Rufai's bail application, affirming the lower court's decision to refuse bail on June 10. Erokoro argued that the charges against El-Rufai were bailable and that his continued detention hindered his trial preparation.
The ICPC opposed the bail appeal, citing concerns over potential interference with justice.
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