- The funeral prayer, which took place at the National Mosque in Abuja, drew several prominent figures
- Video footage circulating online showed the former governor arriving at the court premises under tight security
- He was seen stepping out of a vehicle dressed in traditional attire, accompanied by aides and security personnel
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was present at the Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday for his formal arraignment by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
El-Rufai, who had been in detention for over a month, is facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged misappropriation of public assets, unlawful possession of government property, and money laundering, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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He was earlier brought before Justice Rilwan Aikawa, with the court scheduling March 31, 2026, to address pending applications, including his request for bail.
Prior to the latest court appearance, the anti-graft agency granted him temporary release on March 27 to enable him attend the burial of his mother, Hajiya Ummar El-Rufai, in Cairo, Egypt.
The funeral prayer, which took place at the National Mosque in Abuja, drew several prominent figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Aminu Tambuwal.
Video footage circulating online showed the former governor arriving at the court premises under tight security.
He was seen stepping out of a vehicle dressed in traditional attire, accompanied by aides and security personnel.
El-Rufai is being tried alongside Amadu Sule on charges that include abuse of office, fraud, and granting undue advantage.
Following the proceedings at the state court, the ICPC is expected to transfer the case to the Federal High Court in Kaduna, where his bail application will be determined.
The former governor has, however, maintained his innocence, denying all allegations brought against him.
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