A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State on Tuesday has again adjourned proceedings in the criminal trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, shifting further hearing in the high-profile corruption case to June 24, 2026.
The case, instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, continues to attract national attention due to the prominence of the defendant and the nature of the allegations, which include abuse of office, alleged fraud, and financial misconduct said to have occurred during his tenure as governor of Kaduna State.
The trial stems from allegations levelled by the ICPC against El-Rufai and several co-defendants over the handling of public funds during his administration. Prosecutors allege that substantial sums were approved and disbursed for projects that were either not executed, partially executed, or executed in ways that allegedly violated procurement and financial regulations.
According to the prosecution, the transactions under scrutiny
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