El-Rufai to remain in custody until bail condition are met – Judge orders
News El-Rufai to remain in custody until bail condition are met – Judge orders Published on April 14, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is to remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions. DAILY POST earlier reported that a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna granted El-Rufai bail in the corruption case instituted against him by the ICPC. However, the trial judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, who delivered the ruling, ordered the former governor to remain in custody until the conditions are met. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Speaking to journalists after the ruling, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC and a close ally of the embattled former governor, Hayatudeen Lawal Makarfi, said the conditions are outrageous. According to the associate, the “bail conditions are many, from landed properties to N200 million to someone who has a traditional title, and so many conditions, numbering almost ten or more”. Don't Miss El-Rufai barred from granting interviews – Details of bail conditions revealed You may like El-Rufai barred from granting interviews – Details of bail conditions revealed 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