Court Adjourns El-Rufai's Bail Ruling to July 2026

On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned the ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai until July 1, 2026. El-Rufai, alongside co-defendant Jimi Lawal, is facing charges related to alleged abuse of office, financial impropriety, and money laundering.

The case is part of a broader investigation into corruption, with El-Rufai appearing in court to respond to allegations. The presiding judge, Justice Hauwa U.

Buhari, noted that both defendants had pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court proceedings were marked by tight security as El-Rufai arrived at the court premises at 9:30 AM.

The case involves multiple corporate entities, with a total of 11 counts against El-Rufai and Lawal. The adjournment allows for further arguments regarding the bail application, which the defense counsel indicated is pending.