Court Allows El-Rufai Medical Treatment While in ICPC Custody
Tunde Bakare
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has cleared former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to get medical treatment — while staying in ICPC custody. His lawyers asked for access to Mile Dental Clinic and Skipper Eye-Q Hospital in Abuja for dental and eye treatment, and Justice Rilwan Aikawa said yes, provided El-Rufai is moved under security and returned after each visit.
El-Rufai and co-defendant Joel Adoga are fighting 10 counts of money laundering, fund conversion, and handling proceeds of corruption. They both deny the charges.
The court had earlier granted El-Rufai bail of N200 million with two sureties. His separate application to vary those bail conditions — a key hearing that could affect his freedom ahead of trial — has been adjourned to May 7.
The ICPC said it would comply with Wednesday’s medical ruling while keeping El-Rufai in lawful custody.
Sources: NaijaNews, Premium Times, Daily Post, ICPC official website
Written by
Tunde Bakare
Political journalist covering Nigerian politics, the National Assembly, and electoral developments. Political Editor at NaijaTrend.
You May Also Like
Politics
APC, ADC Begin Post-Primary Reconciliation as INEC Opens Candidate Submission Window
Major political parties have kicked off post-primary reconciliation efforts as the Independent National Electoral Commis…
Politics
Bala Mohammed Denies Rumours of Being Jonathan’s Running Mate for 2027
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has distanced himself from reports suggesting he is being considered as the runnin…
News
Kogi Government Suspends Echane Festival Over Security Concerns
The Kogi State Government has suspended the Echane Festival in Ebiraland with immediate effect over security concerns, C…
Politics
Obi Promises Kwankwaso Will Be ‘Partner, Not Spare Tyre’ in NDC Government
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has unveiled Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 elections, making a…