El-Rufai barred from granting interviews – Details of bail conditions revealed
News El-Rufai barred from granting interviews – Details of bail conditions revealed Published on April 14, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A Federal High Court in Kaduna State has barred the former governor of the state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, from granting interviews on the case between him and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The order was part of his bail conditions, which have been described as outrageous by some supporters of the former governor. DAILY POST had reported that the court on Tuesday granted El-Rufai bail in the corruption case instituted against him by the ICPC. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); However, the trial judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, who delivered the ruling, listed conditions that msut be fulfilled before he is released from custody. The court ordered that El-Rufai provide a N200 million bail bond with two sureties. One of the sureties was also required to provide a Certificate of Occupancy for landed property, while the second person must be a respected elder in Kaduna State, verified by the Kaduna State Council of Elders. “El-Rufai and his counsel must not grant interviews regarding the case pending the conclusion of the trial. “El-Rufai must report to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, on the first day of every month and deposit his passport with the court”, the trial judge added. Don't Miss NYSC, Police strengthen ties for improved corps security You may like Court grants bail to El-Rufai ICPC files amended nine-count charge against El-Rufai ‘I will be there in spirit’ – El-Rufai responds to question on ADC convention [VIDEO] Alleged fraud: El-Rufai’s fate on hold as court adjourns bail hearing, co-defendant walks free Alleged fraud: El-Rufai arrives court as hearing continues El-Rufai seeks transfer of trial from presiding judge, Aikawa