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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Wednesday morning for the continuation of his bail application hearing.
El-Rufai was driven to the court premises around 9:00 a.m. and alighted from his vehicle at 9:05 a.m., attracting the attention of security personnel and a small number of onlookers.
The hearing follows Tuesday’s session, which was stalled after the defence filed a motion seeking the recusal of Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa over alleged bias and a pending petition. The defence later withdrew the motion, creating procedural twists that delayed the proceedings.
The prosecution filed a counter-affidavit opposing the bail request, giving the defence limited time to respond before the matter was adjourned. Justice Aikawa subsequently scheduled the continuation of the hearing for Wednesday.
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Security was tight at the court, with personnel positioned strategically to monitor movements, and journalists, including were barred from entering the courtroom.
The bail application marks a key moment in the legal proceedings surrounding El-Rufai, as both the defence and prosecution continue to present their arguments amid heightened public attention.
Observers say the developments reflect the complex legal strategies employed in high-profile political cases, with procedural manoeuvres affecting the pace of the trial.
