Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his ongoing trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
El-Rufai is standing trial alongside Amadu Sule over allegations including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage, among other charges.
Shortly before entering the courtroom, the former governor was heard discussing the forthcoming convention of the African Democratic Congress with an associate.
“So tomorrow is our convention, right?” he asked, to which the associate responded, “God willing,” indicating his continued involvement in party affairs despite his legal challenges.
In a related development, El-Rufai is also facing a separate 10-count charge at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving N579.6 million and $1.1 million.
The charges were filed by the ICPC as part of its ongoing anti-corruption enforcement efforts.
A bail hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 14.
More details later…
Nissi Gabriel
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