After 126 days in custody, El-Rufai’s case adjourned till September
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in custody as his trial for alleged money laundering and wiretapping is adjourned until September 2026. He has struggled to meet bail conditions since his initial detention in February.
Why it matters
The case represents a high-profile legal battle involving corruption allegations against a prominent Nigerian political figure.
A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has spent at least 126 days in custody over charges bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and wiretapping, amidst difficulty in meeting what is described as “stringent bail conditions” given to him by different courts.
The article provides a chronological account of legal proceedings and court dates without taking a stance on the guilt of the accused.
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