El-Rufai fundamental rights case setback as FCT High Court judge withdraws, delaying hearing on alleged ICPC and EFCC violations
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has encountered a fresh legal setback after the judge presiding over his fundamental human rights enforcement suit recused himself from the case.
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The announcement was made by Trial Judge Hussaini Belgore, who cited his impending leave as the reason for withdrawing.
The case file has been returned to the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court for reassignment to another judge, putting proceedings on hold.
El-Rufai’s suit, filed at the FCT High Court, alleges violations of his fundamental rights, including the unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The legal matter also references the involvement of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) in related proceedings.
The judge’s withdrawal introduces uncertainty over the timeline of the case, as the appointment of a new judge and rescheduling of hearing dates remain pending.
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This development marks another twist in El-Rufai’s ongoing legal battles, with attention now focused on how quickly the FCT High Court will reassign the case and resume hearings.
