Breaking: Court Turns Down El-Rufai Bail, Adjourns Proceedings
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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been refused bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna, which has adjourned the case to March 31, 2026.
El-Rufai appeared in court on Tuesday, where he is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over allegations of money laundering.
During the proceedings, both the prosecution and defence presented their arguments. Counsel to the defendant, Ukpon Akpan, appealed to the court to grant bail, citing his client’s constitutional rights and the need for sufficient time to prepare his defence.
However, the prosecution opposed the request, maintaining that the charges are serious and that granting bail could potentially hinder ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, criticised El-Rufai’s continued detention, describing it as political persecution.
He made this known during a meeting with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress in Kaduna, arguing that the law presumes individuals innocent until proven guilty and guarantees their right to dignity.
Obi stressed that due process should be upheld, urging authorities to allow the rule of law to prevail.
