A court has ordered former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to enter his defence in the ongoing wiretapping trial against him.
The order followed proceedings in which the court considered the evidence presented in the case. The directive requires El-Rufai to respond to the allegations brought against him as the trial progresses.
The case centres on allegations relating to wiretapping, with the court expected to hear the defence’s response before determining the matter in accordance with the law.
El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, has remained a prominent figure in Nigerian politics.
The court’s decision to order him to enter his defence does not amount to a finding of guilt. The allegations remain subject to judicial determination, and the proceedings will continue as the court considers the evidence and arguments from both sides.