El-Rufai Appears in Court for Corruption Trial Resumption
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared before the Kaduna State High Court on October 13, 2026, for the resumption of his corruption trial. He arrived at the court around 11:50 am, accompanied by Isa Ashiru, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate.
His appearance followed an order from Justice Darius Khobo, who directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to produce El-Rufai after he failed to appear on October 12, citing a need to consult his personal physician. The court was informed that the prosecution had expected El-Rufai to be present despite a prior request for adjournment.
On October 9, the Court of Appeal in Kaduna dismissed El-Rufai's challenge against a bail refusal, stating he had not provided sufficient grounds for overturning the decision. El-Rufai has been in ICPC custody since February 18, 2026, facing multiple charges, including allegations of laundering, abuse of office, and fraud, which he has denied.
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