A Federal High Court in Kaduna State on Tuesday adjourned proceedings on the bail application of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31st, 2026.
The decision followed hearing, for his alleged money laundering trial during which legal arguments were presented by both the prosecution and the defense.
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 defense.
The prosecution however opposed the application, arguing that the charges against El-Rufai are serious and that granting bail could interfere with ongoing investigations.
El Rufai was arraigned by the ICPC over charges related to alleged corruption and abuse of office.
The Commission filed charges against the former governor accusing him of financial misconduct during his time in office.
According to the charge filed, the former governor is facing multiple counts linked to the alleged conversions and possession of public property as well as money laundering.
The charges also include allegations of abuse of office, fraud,intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage, among other related offences.
The former governor was arraigned by the ICPC alongside one Joel Adoga before the Kaduna Federal High Court.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Communications, John Okor Odey, the arraignment follows charges filed under suit number FHC/KD/73/2026. The charges include alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.
The ICPC has also filed a separate case against El-Rufai and Amadu Sule before the Kaduna State High Court in the Kaduna Judicial Division. The case, marked KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, contains allegations ranging from abuse of office and fraud to intent to commit fraud and conferring undue advantage.
