Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, has arrived at the Kaduna State High Court for the continuation of his trial in a case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)
The former governor, who is facing a nine-count amended charge bordering on alleged fraud, abuse of office and corruption, arrived at the court around 9: am.
The case resumed with the hearing of his bail application after his plea was earlier taken. Counsel to the defendant, Ubong Akpan SAN, is leading the defence.
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El-Rufai denied all the allegations against him and was brought to court by operatives of the commission in a white Hilux vehicle.
Security was beefed up around the court premises as lawyers, journalists, and members of the public gathered for the proceedings.
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