Court Postpones El-Rufai’s N1bn Lawsuit Against ICPC to March 25
A court has adjourned the N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Nasir El‑Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) until March 25.
El-Rufai had approached the court seeking damages over what he described as unlawful arrest and detention by the anti-corruption agency.
During the proceedings, the court decided to adjourn the matter to allow further consideration of submissions from the parties involved.
The former governor is demanding N1 billion in compensation, insisting that his fundamental rights were violated during the process that led to his arrest.
Legal representatives for both sides were present in court as the matter came up, with the judge subsequently fixing March 25 for the continuation of the case.
The lawsuit forms part of the ongoing legal battle between El-Rufai and the ICPC following allegations connected to phone-tapping and related investigations.
Observers say the case could draw significant public attention given the political weight of the parties involved and its potential implications for anti-corruption investigations in Nigeria.
Source: Watchtower Media