El-Rufai's Bail Appeal Judgment Reserved by Kaduna Court
The Court of Appeal in Kaduna reserved judgment on October 6 in an appeal filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, challenging the refusal of his bail application by the Kaduna State High Court. The three-member panel, led by Justice Onyekachi Otisi, heard arguments from both El-Rufai's counsel, Paul Erokoro, SAN, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), represented by Ayodeji Adedipe.
The ICPC's counsel argued that El-Rufai's bail application had been denied three times by the trial court, asserting that he failed to demonstrate any exceptional circumstances for a new application. Erokoro contended that the charges against El-Rufai were bailable and that his continued detention hindered his ability to prepare an effective defense.
He also highlighted the political context of the charges, suggesting they were timed close to the 2027 general elections. The court did not set a date for the judgment delivery.
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