El-Rufai Demands Fair Trial After 256 Days in Detention
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has been in detention for 256 days, having been arrested on February 16, 2026, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations of financial mismanagement during his tenure from 2015 to 2023. The allegations stem from a report by the Kaduna State House of Assembly, which raised concerns regarding the management of approximately ₦423 billion to ₦432 billion.
El-Rufai has been transferred to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission for ongoing investigations. Additionally, he faces a separate case from the Department of State Services concerning alleged unlawful interception of communications belonging to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, following comments made during a television interview.
El-Rufai has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Although some bail requests have been granted, stringent conditions have prevented his release.
He was briefly released in March for his mother's burial before returning to detention. A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed his no-case submission in the wiretapping case, ordering him to enter his defense.
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