A Federal High Court has granted bail to the embattled former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who has been in detention over corruption allegations brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Two separate court sittings held on Tuesday in Kaduna, one at the Federal High Court and another at the Kaduna State High Court, both involving bail proceedings relating to El-Rufai.
At the Federal High Court, El-rufai was granted bail, while the State High Court adjourned its own hearing on the bail application to April 21, 2026.
Details of the bail conditions granted by the Federal High Court include a ₦200 million bail bond with two sureties.
One of the sureties is required to provide a Certificate of Occupancy for landed property, while the other must be a respected elder in Kaduna State, verified by the Kaduna State Council of Elders.
The court also ordered that El-Rufai and his counsel must not grant interviews pending the conclusion of the trial.
In addition, he is to report to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on the first day of every month and deposit his passport with the court.
Meanwhile, proceedings at the Kaduna State High Court did not conclude on Tuesday as the matter was adjourned to April 21, 2026.
There was a heavy security presence at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday as El-Rufai appeared for the ruling on his bail application.
The court, presided over by Justice Rilwan Aikawa, witnessed restricted movement around its premises, with security operatives stationed at strategic points to maintain order.
The court had fixed Tuesday for the ruling on El-Rufai’s bail application in connection with the new charges against him.
Earlier, El-Rufai had appeared before the Kaduna State High Court at about 9:00 a.m., which was his first point of call for the day.
However, proceedings did not progress as expected, as the presiding judge, Justice Darius Khobo, adjourned ruling on the bail application to April 21..
