Justice Darius Khobo, of the Kaduna State High Court, has adjourned the bail application of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, to the first week of June 2026.
El-Rufa’i is currently facing prosecution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of financial impropriety and abuse of office during his tenure.
Following the court session, his counsel, Ukpon Akpan, criticised the repeated postponement of the bail hearing, describing the delay as “politically motivated”.
The former governor arrived at the court premises at about 9 am in a convoy, accompanied by ICPC officials and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Supporters of el-Rufa’i gathered outside the courtroom during the proceedings, while security operatives maintained a strong presence to ensure order and restrict movement around the vicinity.
With the adjournment to June, El-Rufa’i will remain in custody pending the court’s decision in June on whether to grant him bail or continue his detention.
