A’Court dismisses El-Rufai’s bail appeal

The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has dismissed an appeal by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, challenging the refusal of a fresh bail application by the Kaduna State High Court. The three-member appellate panel unanimously ruled that El-Rufai failed to establish fresh facts or special circumstances warranting interference with the lower court’s decision to deny him bail.

El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, is currently being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged financial offences arising from his administration. The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court, noting that the decision was based on the affidavit evidence presented by both parties and that no merit existed in El-Rufai's appeal.

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