BREAKING: El-Rufai arrives in court for trial over alleged financial crimes

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna for the continuation of his ongoing trial over alleged financial misconduct and wire taping the National Security Adviser, brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.

The former governor arrived at the court premises under intense security escort.

Recall that the case, which includes allegations of abuse of office, financial impropriety, and fraud during his tenure as governor, was previously adjourned to June 24, 2026, after two co-defendants failed to appear in court. 

Meanwhile, El-Rufai has denied the allegations, while the ICPC says it has evidence supporting the charges.

DAILY POST reports that on April 14, 2026, the presiding judge of the court, Justice Rilwan Aikawa, granted the former Governor bail in the sum of N200 million, with conditions including two sureties – one being a serving or retired civil servant at Grade Level 15, and the other a recognised traditional ruler.

His lawyers later applied to the court for the variation of the bail conditions, which was turned down by the court. 

At the court proceedings on Wednesday, the two co-defendants are expected to be present for the continuation of the hearing on the substantive matter.

Details shortly…