El-Rufai's Trial Adjourned as He Seeks Medical Attention

The Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the trial of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to October 13, 2026, at 12 noon. This decision was made following El-Rufai's absence from court due to his request to see a medical doctor.

The court directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to produce El-Rufai at the next hearing. Justice Darius Khobo presided over the session, where it was noted that the prosecution, led by Ayodeji Adedipe, had expected El-Rufai to attend despite a request for adjournment from his lead defence counsel, Paul Erokoro, who was attending the swearing-in of new Senior Advocates of Nigeria at the Supreme Court.

Adedipe stated that the ICPC informed him that El-Rufai requested to see his doctor for a review of medical test results, which led to his absence. The court emphasized that El-Rufai and all counsel must be present at the next hearing.