ICPC investigation stalls El-Rufai’s arraignment
The ongoing investigation of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Wednesday, stalled his arraignment by the State Security Service.
Mr El-Rufai’s arraignment, which was scheduled for today before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, could not proceed due to the former governor’s absence in court.
When the matter was called, SSS lawyer Oluwole Aladedoye informed the court that, although the matter was scheduled for the defendant to take his plea, he had not yet been released to them by ICPC.
Mr Aladedoye said he had already discussed the matter with the counsel for the ex-governor and had agreed to come on another date.
Oluwole Iyamu, who confirmed Mr Aladedoye’s submission, however, raised the issue of bail for his client.
The judge fixed Wednesday (today) for Mr El-Rufai’s arraignment.
(NAN)
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