A Federal High Court in Kaduna State has adjourned the bail application hearing of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026.
At the court session, counsel to the defendant, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant his client bail, citing constitutional rights and the need to allow the former governor adequate time to prepare his defence.
However, the prosecution opposed the application, arguing that the charges against El-Rufai are serious and that granting bail could interfere with ongoing investigations.
The ICPC has filed dual charges against El-Rufai, with one case at the Federal High Court and another at the Kaduna State High Court, involving allegations of abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud.
El-Rufai is currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
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