Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Arraignment to April 23
ABUJA, NIGERIA — A court has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to April 23, following proceedings related to charges filed by the Department of State Services (DSS).
El-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought by the DSS, with allegations reportedly linked to unauthorized surveillance and wiretapping activities. Details of the charges were presented during the court session, though substantive hearings are now expected at the next adjourned date.
Legal representatives present at the proceedings acknowledged the court’s decision, indicating readiness to address the matters when the case resumes. The adjournment effectively postpones the formal reading of charges and plea.
The development has drawn public attention given El-Rufai’s prominence in Nigerian politics and his tenure as governor of Kaduna State. Observers say the case could become a closely watched legal and political event in the coming weeks.
The DSS has not issued extensive public comments beyond confirming its role in the prosecution process, consistent with its mandate on national security and intelligence matters.
Further court actions are anticipated when the case reconvenes in April.
