Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the first week of June 2026.
El-Rufai is currently standing trial on multiple counts brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), bordering on alleged financial impropriety and abuse of office.
Following Monday’s proceedings, El-Rufai’s legal counsel, Ukpon Akpan, criticised the repeated postponement of the bail hearing, describing it as “politically motivated” and expressing concern over what he termed delays in the judicial process.
The former governor reportedly arrived at the court premises around 9 a.m. in a convoy, accompanied by operatives of the ICPC and personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Outside the courtroom, supporters of El-Rufai gathered in anticipation of the hearing, while security agencies maintained tight control of the environment, restricting movement around the court vicinity to ensure order.
With the adjournment, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain is expected to remain in custody until June 2026, when the court will rule on his bail application or determine whether he will continue to be held pending trial.
