Court Orders Nasir El-Rufai to Defend Wiretapping Charges
On October 26, 2026, a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a no-case submission by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding allegations of unlawful wiretapping involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the prosecution, represented by Oluwole Aladedoye, had provided sufficient evidence to necessitate El-Rufai's defense against a five-count amended charge filed by the Department of State Services.
Following the closure of the prosecution's case, which included testimonies from two witnesses, El-Rufai, through his counsel Paul Erokoro, sought to have the case dismissed, arguing that the evidence was insufficient. However, the court ordered El-Rufai to open his defense, with the next hearing scheduled for November 25, 2026.
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