Court Adjourns El-Rufai's Misappropriation Case to November

The case against Nasir El-Rufai regarding alleged funds misappropriation has been adjourned to November 30, 2026. The adjournment followed a ruling by Justice Darius Khobo, who overruled an objection from El-Rufai's defense team concerning the testimony of forensic expert Shegun Kayode.

The defense, led by senior counsel Paul Erokoro, SAN, argued that they had not received adequate notice regarding the witness's evidence summary or subpoena, which they claimed compromised their right to a fair hearing. However, Ayodele Adedipe, representing the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), contended that the omission did not render the testimony inadmissible.

Justice Khobo confirmed that the witness had been subpoenaed on June 30, 2026, and allowed the defense to cross-examine him. Kayode testified that the Department of State Services (DSS) conducted a forensic examination of communication records linked to El-Rufai, revealing conversations about plans to liquidate a company and halt an ongoing investigation.