Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday appeared at the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his ongoing trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
El-Rufai is being tried alongside one Amadu Sule over allegations including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage, among other charges.
Shortly before entering the courtroom, the former governor was overheard exchanging words with a close associate about the forthcoming convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“So tomorrow is our convention, right?” he asked. The associate responded, “God willing,” suggesting that despite his legal challenges, El-Rufai remains actively engaged in party affairs.
Meanwhile, the former Governor faces another 10-count charge at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving N579.6 million and $1.1 million, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
A bail hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 14.
More details later.
