Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has renewed his name for a good trial, insisting that entry to justice is a elementary human proper as he marks 256 days in detention.
El-Rufai made the decision in a press release posted on his official X account on Friday, stressing {that a} truthful trial shouldn’t be handled as a favour or an act of mercy.
The assertion, titled “El-Rufai Detention Update,” learn, “Today Exactly 256 days @elrufai in Detention. A Human Right, Not a Favor. A fair trial is not an act of mercy. It is not a privilege. It is a fundamental human right.”
The former governor has been in custody since February 16, 2026, when he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of monetary mismanagement throughout his administration in Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023.
The allegations stemmed from a report by the Kaduna State House of Assembly, which raised considerations in regards to the administration of funds estimated at between ₦423 billion and ₦432 billion throughout his eight-year tenure.
Following his arrest, El-Rufai was transferred to the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as investigations and authorized proceedings over the allegations continued.
He can be dealing with a separate case instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the alleged illegal interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
The case reportedly adopted remarks made by the previous governor throughout a tv interview. El-Rufai has pleaded not responsible to the allegations towards him.
Although courts have granted him bail in a few of the circumstances, the situations connected to the choices have reportedly hindered his launch from detention.
LEADERSHIP remembers that El-Rufai was briefly launched in March on compassionate grounds to attend his mom’s burial however subsequently returned to custody.
In the alleged wiretapping case, a Federal High Court in Abuja lately dismissed his no-case submission and directed him to enter his defence, paving the way in which for additional proceedings.
His continued detention has sparked reactions from supporters and opposition figures, a few of whom have questioned the circumstances surrounding his extended custody and referred to as for the safety of his elementary rights.
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