Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Trial to June 24 Over Absence of Co-DefendantsA Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to June 24, 2026, following the absence of two co-defendants in the case.

El-Rufai is facing charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over allegations of abuse of office, financial impropriety, and fraud during his tenure as governor of Kaduna State.

The former governor was present in court and arrived alongside officials of the ICPC, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.

However, proceedings could not continue as scheduled after two co-defendants failed to appear before the court. The presiding judge subsequently adjourned the matter to June 24 to allow for the continuation of hearing and ensure all parties are properly represented.

El-Rufai has consistently denied the allegations against him, insisting that all actions taken during his administration were lawful. Prosecutors, on the other hand, allege that public funds were released for projects that were either not executed or were irregularly managed. The case continues to attract significant public and political attention due to El-Rufai’s prominent role in Nigerian politics.