Court adjourns El-Rufai's trial to June 24 over absence of two co-defendants

Following submissions by counsel, the presiding judge adjourned the matter to June 24, 2026, for the continuation of the hearing.

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June 15, 2026

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Kaduna

The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Monday adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai to June 24, 2026, following the failure of two co-defendants to appear before the court.

El-Rufai, who is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of abuse of office, financial impropriety, and fraud during his tenure as governor, was present in court when the matter was called.

Court adjourns El-Rufai's trial to June 24 over absence of two co-defendants

Court adjourns El-Rufai's trial to June 24 over absence of two co-defendants

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