Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai had filed the case on June 26, 2024, seeking to nullify the probe report by the Kaduna State House of Assembly. He argued that the report violated his constitutional right to a fair hearing, as he was not allowed to defend himself against the corruption allegations during his eight-year tenure as governor of Kaduna State.
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has rescheduled the hearing of the case brought by former governor Nasir El-Rufai against the State House of Assembly and the State’s Attorney General to July 17, 2024. El-Rufai is contesting the assembly committee’s report accusing him of corruption amounting to N423 billion. The case was adjourned to allow the respondents to submit their applications, including the substantive application.
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai Seeks to Nullify Corruption Report
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, is seeking to nullify the corruption report filed against him by the State House of Assembly. The report accuses him of corruption amounting to N423 billion during his tenure as governor. El-Rufai argues that the report violates his constitutional right to a fair hearing and is seeking the court’s intervention to declare the report null and void.
The case has been adjourned to July 17, 2024, to allow the respondents to submit their applications. The court’s decision is a significant development in the case, and the outcome could have important implications for El-Rufai’s legal battle against the corruption allegations.
Kaduna State House of Assembly Requests Extension of Time
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has requested an extension of time to submit their applications in response to the legal action brought against them by Nasir El-Rufai. The request was made by Sani Katu, a Senior Advocate representing the Assembly, who informed the court that they were in the process of preparing a notice of preliminary objection to contest the court’s authority to handle the case.
The request was granted by the presiding judge, Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa, who adjourned the case to July 17, 2024. The extension of time will allow the respondents to submit all necessary documents in response to Nasir El-Rufai’s legal action.
Court Grants Extension of Time to Respondents
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted an extension of time to the respondents in the case brought by Nasir El-Rufai against the State House of Assembly and the State’s Attorney General. The respondents, including the Kaduna State House of Assembly and the Attorney General, requested an extension of time to submit their applications, including the substantive application.
The court’s decision is a significant development in the case, and the outcome could have important implications for Nasir El-Rufai’s legal battle against the corruption allegations. The case has been adjourned to July 17, 2024, to allow the respondents to submit all necessary documents.
Legal Battle Between El-Rufai and Kaduna Assembly Continues
The legal battle between Nasir El-Rufai and the Kaduna State House of Assembly continues, with the former governor seeking to nullify the corruption report filed against him. The case has been adjourned to July 17, 2024, to allow the respondents to submit their applications. The outcome of the case could have important implications for El-Rufai’s reputation and legal standing.
The legal battle is a significant development in the corruption allegations against Nasir El-Rufai, and the outcome could have important implications for the former governor’s legal battle against the corruption allegations.
Case Adjourned to July 17, 2024
The case brought by Nasir El-Rufai against the Kaduna State House of Assembly and the State’s Attorney General has been adjourned to July 17, 2024. The adjournment is to allow the respondents to submit their applications, including the substantive application. The outcome of the case could have important implications for El-Rufai’s legal battle against the corruption allegations.
The adjournment is a significant development in the case, and the outcome could have important implications for the former governor’s legal battle against the corruption allegations. The case is being closely watched, and the outcome could have important implications for the legal battle against corruption in Nigeria.
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