Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of proceedings in his ongoing corruption trial.

El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:30 a.m. under heavy security, accompanied by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission as well as operatives of the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force.

The former governor is facing charges filed by the ICPC bordering on alleged abuse of office, fraud and financial misconduct during his administration in Kaduna State.

According to the prosecution, public funds were allegedly released for projects that were either not executed or were irregularly managed while El-Rufai served as governor.

The anti-graft agency further alleged that some contracts awarded under his administration failed to comply with due process requirements, resulting in financial losses to the state government.

However, El-Rufai has denied all allegations levelled against him and continues to maintain his innocence.

At Monday’s proceedings, the court is expected to hear additional motions and arguments from both the prosecution and defence teams as the trial progresses.

The case has continued to attract national attention due to El-Rufai’s political profile and his influence within Nigeria’s political landscape.

Earlier in the trial, on April 14, 2026, the presiding judge, Justice Rilwan Aikawa, granted the former governor bail in the sum of ₦200 million.

The bail conditions required two sureties, including a serving or retired civil servant not below Grade Level 15 and a recognised traditional ruler.

Despite the ruling, El-Rufai’s legal team later approached the court seeking a variation of the bail conditions, arguing that some of the requirements were difficult to meet.