The hearing of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s bail application has suffered a setback in Abuja.
The judge handling El-Rufai’s fundamental human rights suit has withdrawn from the case.
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The judge announced the decision in open court explaining that his withdrawal was due to his imminent leave.
As a result, the case file has been returned to the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory.
The Chief Judge is expected to reassign the matter to another judge.
El-Rufai is seeking bail in a fundamental human rights enforcement suit.
The case is linked to his ongoing detention and investigations by anti-graft agencies.
The withdrawal delays proceedings on the bail application.
It remains unclear when a new judge will be assigned to the case.
