Court Denies El-Rufai's Bid to Dismiss Phone-Tapping Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's no-case submission regarding his trial for the alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications belonging to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled on Monday that the prosecution, represented by the Department of State Services (DSS), had presented enough evidence to require El-Rufai to enter his defense.
The ruling means the trial will continue, with El-Rufai expected to respond to the allegations. His legal team, led by Akinyemi Aremu, argued that the prosecution failed to establish a case justifying a defense.
The DSS opposed this, asserting that the evidence, including an alleged admission by El-Rufai regarding the interception, was sufficient to sustain the case. The prosecution's lawyer, Oluwole Aladedoye, emphasized the importance of this evidence, which was deemed critical for the court's decision.
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