By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, to March 31, 2026.
The adjournment followed proceedings on Tuesday, during which both the prosecution and defence presented their arguments before the court.
Counsel to the defendant, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant bail, citing his client’s constitutional rights and the need to adequately prepare his defence.
The prosecution, however, opposed the application, arguing that the charges against El-Rufai are weighty and that granting bail could potentially interfere with ongoing investigations.