Court of Appeal Denies Nasir El-Rufai Bail Request
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who sought to overturn a bail denial from the Kaduna State High Court. The appellate court, in Appeal Number CA/K/254C/2026, upheld the lower court's ruling, stating that the trial judge acted judicially and judiciously without any miscarriage of justice.
The lead judgment was delivered by Justice Onyekachi Aja-Otisi, confirming the rejection of El-Rufai's second bail application on June 10. El-Rufai has been in detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) since February 18, facing charges of corruption during his governorship and wiretapping allegations involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, which are being prosecuted by the Department of State Services.
He has pleaded not guilty and claims the charges are politically motivated. The refusal of bail by both the High Court and now the Court of Appeal has disappointed his supporters, who expected a reversal.
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