Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's request to transfer his ongoing criminal trial to another judge was rejected by Chief Judge Justice Muhammad Aliyu. The trial, involving nine counts of abuse of office and fraud, will continue under Justice Darius Hyet Khobo.
Atiku Abubakar is working to secure the release of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is detained and facing prosecution by the ICPC for alleged abuse of office. El-Rufai has filed a N10 billion suit against the ICPC over restrictions on family visits.
Justice Muhammad Tukur Aliyu of Kaduna State has refused to transfer the criminal case against former governor Mallam Nasir el-Rufai to another judge. The case involves nine counts of alleged advance-fee fraud and corrupt practices, with el-Rufai currently in custody.
