The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the trial involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to June 24, 2026, after two co-defendants failed to appear before the court.
The case, which came up for hearing on Monday, could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of the two defendants whose presence was considered necessary for the continuation of proceedings.
Presiding over the matter, the court subsequently postponed the hearing and fixed June 24, 2026, as the new date for the case to resume.
Although details surrounding the reasons for the absence of the co-defendants were not immediately disclosed, the development has temporarily delayed the legal process involving the former governor.
The adjournment is expected to give all parties involved sufficient time to ensure compliance with court directives and guarantee the presence of all defendants at the next hearing.
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, who served as Governor of Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, remains a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. The outcome of the case is being closely monitored by political observers, legal analysts, and members of the public.
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Further updates are expected when the matter returns to court on June 24, 2026.
