The Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, in his ongoing case with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The hearing has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Tuesday, as confirmed by his counsel, Ubong Akpan (SAN), who addressed reporters outside the court on Monday.

According to Akpan, significant developments occurred during Monday's proceedings. The charges against El-Rufai were amended, and one of the initial co-defendants was removed from the case, making Malam Nasir El-Rufai the sole defendant. Akpan stated that "The motion for bail was taken, and the court took the plea of the defendant." El-Rufai himself was present at the court on Monday morning for the hearing.

The former governor is facing a substantial 10-count charge. These charges primarily border on alleged financial misappropriation and money laundering during his tenure. This legal battle follows a period of detention; El-Rufai was initially detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) before being transferred into the custody of the ICPC for further proceedings.

Malam Nasir El-Rufai was recently granted a temporary release from custody to attend the burial of his mother, who passed away last month. The current adjournment signifies a continuation of the legal process surrounding these serious allegations.