Court Orders Former Kaduna Governor El‑Rufai to Defend Himself Over Alleged Phone‑Tapping
Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed El‑Rufai's no‑case submission in the phone‑tapping case.
In Brief
- •Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed El‑Rufai's no‑case submission in the phone‑tapping case.
- •Judge Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that DSS evidence requires El‑Rufai to enter his defence.
- •El‑Rufai’s counsel argued prosecution failed to establish a case after DSS closed its case with two witnesses.
- •DSS lawyer highlighted Exhibit “B” alleging El‑Rufai admitted to tapping Nuhu Ribadu’s phone.
Why It Matters
The ruling underscores the judiciary’s willingness to hold former political leaders accountable for alleged abuses of state security powers. It also highlights the role of the Department of State Services in monitoring high‑profile officials, raising questions about the balance between national security and individual privacy rights in Nigeria.
Key Details
- Court
- Federal High Court, Abuja
- Judge
- Justice Joyce Abdulmalik
- Defendant
- Malam Nasir El‑Rufai
- Charge
- Unlawful interception of telephone communications of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu
- Evidence Source
- Department of State Services (DSS)
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