Bauchi Commissioner Adamu Gets Court Nod for Hajj Travel

Yakubu Adamu, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, was granted permission by the Federal High Court in Abuja to travel to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage and to undergo surgery. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling on May 9, 2026, in case number FHC/ABJ/CR/694/2025, allowing the temporary release of Adamu's international passport.

The court recognized that Adamu's ill health constituted special circumstances justifying the release of his travel document. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Adamu for alleged involvement in a N4.6 billion money laundering scheme linked to a motorcycle supply contract with the Bauchi State government.

Adamu has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court previously rejected a similar application for travel due to insufficient medical evidence, but fresh documentation was provided, including a medical appointment slip from Saint Xavier General Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Adamu was granted bail of N500 million with two sureties as part of his bail conditions.