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Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in his ongoing corruption trial.
The ruling followed earlier adjournments to consider arguments presented by both the defence and the prosecution.
El-Rufai was granted bail in the sum of N200 million, with two sureties in like sum. The conditions stipulate that one surety must be a senior civil servant not below Grade Level 15, while the other must be a recognised traditional ruler.
The court also ordered that the sureties must deposit their international passports. El-Rufai was further directed to attend all court sittings and refrain from making any public comments about the case.
Despite being granted bail, the former governor will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) until all bail conditions are fully met.
El-Rufai is facing multiple charges bordering on alleged financial misconduct, abuse of office, and mismanagement of public funds during his time in office.
