The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the former Kaduna governor’s no-case submission and ordered him to begin his defence.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai kissed his wife upon arriving at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his ongoing trial over alleged telephone wiretapping.
The court adjourned the case until November 25, 2026, for El-Rufai to open his defence after dismissing his no-case submission.
El-Rufai is standing trial over allegations that he unlawfully intercepted the telephone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
The former governor is expected to begin presenting his defence when proceedings resume on the adjourned date.
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