• Federal High Court adjourns bail hearing for former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026
• El-Rufai’s legal team cites constitutional rights and preparation time for his defense in bail application
• Court proceedings included legal arguments from both prosecution and defense before the adjournment

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Kaduna State – A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has adjourned proceedings on the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31st, 2026.

El-Rufai’s counsel, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant his client bail, citing constitutional rights and the need to allow the former governor adequate time to prepare his defense.

Akpan cited constitutional rights and the need to allow the former governor adequate time to prepare his defense.

As reported by Channels Television, the court adjourned the bail hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2025.

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After which, legal arguments were presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

Source: Legit.ng