- The prosecution, however, opposed the request, maintaining that the allegations are serious
- Peter Obi criticized the continued detention of El-Rufai, describing it as politically motivated
- Obi stressed that the rule of law must be upheld, noting that individuals are entitled to dignity
A Federal High Court in Kaduna State has declined to grant bail to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, adjourning the case until March 31, 2026.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that El-Rufai, who appeared before the court on Tuesday, is facing charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over alleged money laundering.
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At the hearing, both the prosecution and defence presented their arguments. Counsel to the defendant, Ukpon Akpan, appealed for bail, citing his client’s constitutional rights and the need to adequately prepare for trial.
The prosecution, however, opposed the request, maintaining that the allegations are serious and warning that releasing the defendant could affect ongoing investigations.
In a related development, Peter Obi criticized the continued detention of El-Rufai, describing it as politically motivated. He made the remarks during a meeting with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress in Kaduna.
Obi stressed that the rule of law must be upheld, noting that individuals are entitled to dignity and fair treatment until proven guilty by a court of law.
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