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By Cantona Joseph Published on: March 24, 2026 04:27 (EAT)

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The decision followed Tuesday’s hearing, during which legal arguments were presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

The decision followed Tuesday’s hearing, during which legal arguments were presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

At the court session, counsel to the defendant, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court to grant his client bail, citing constitutional rights and the need to allow the former governor adequate time to prepare his defense.

However, the prosecution opposed the application, arguing that the charges against El-Rufai are serious and that granting bail could interfere with ongoing investigations.

The former Kaduna State governor was arraigned by the ICPC over charges related to alleged corruption and abuse of office.

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The Commission filed charges against El-Rufai, accusing him of financial misconduct during his time in office.

Ahead of El-Rufai’s arraignment on Tuesday, security presence in the Kaduna State capital and around the court has been significantly heightened, with armed personnel stationed at key entry points to forestall any breakdown of law and order, as supporters and observers gathered outside the premises.

Meanwhile, journalists were barred from entering the courtroom to witness the proceedings.

The former governor was arraigned by the ICPC alongside one Joel Adoga before the Kaduna Federal High Court.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Communications, John Okor Odey, the arraignment follows charges filed under suit number FHC/KD/73/2026. The charges include alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.

In a related development, the ICPC has also filed a separate case against El-Rufai and Amadu Sule before the Kaduna State High Court in the Kaduna Judicial Division. The case, marked KDH/KAD/ICPC/01/26, contains allegations ranging from abuse of office and fraud to intent to commit fraud and conferring undue advantage.

The Commission disclosed that both charges were instituted on March 18, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce accountability and combat corruption.

While the arraignment at the Federal High Court is scheduled for Tuesday, the date for the hearing at the State High Court is yet to be announced and will be communicated in due course.

The ICPC further confirmed that the former governor has been duly served with the charges.

INEC Meets Political Party Leaders To Unveil 2027 Election Guidelines

The development follows the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which necessitated a review of existing procedures.

   

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a meeting with leaders of political parties at its headquarters in Abuja to unveil and deliberate on new electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In attendance at the meeting are chairmen and secretaries of political parties, as well as their representatives.

Among them are Senator Nenadi Usman representing the Labour Party, while Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu are representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The meeting is focused on presenting and discussing newly drafted electoral guidelines designed to govern the conduct of the 2027 polls.

The development follows the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which necessitated a review of existing procedures.

According to the INEC Chairman, the updated guidelines are aligned with the provisions of the new electoral law, noting that political parties and other stakeholders can no longer operate within the evolving electoral framework using outdated regulations.

In addition to the guidelines review, INEC has outlined several preparatory measures, including the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

The process is scheduled to begin with online pre-registration on 18 August 2025, followed by in-person registration from 25 August 2025, allowing eligible Nigerians to register or update their voter information.

The commission has also announced plans for a nationwide voter register revalidation exercise, aimed at removing duplicate entries and deceased persons to enhance the credibility of the electoral roll.

Debates around electoral reforms persist, particularly regarding provisions in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, including the Senate’s position on real-time electronic transmission of results to INEC’s Result Viewing (IReV) portal.

Political activities are also intensifying ahead of the polls. President Bola Tinubu has received endorsement from the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a second term, while opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Peter Obi, are exploring a coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to challenge the ruling party.

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