The arraignment of Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, was postponed in court after he failed to appear. The trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdumalik, rescheduled the proceedings to April 23, 2026. The absence of El-Rufai was attributed to his current detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

During the hearing, prosecution counsel Oluwole Aladedoye informed the court that the defendant could not be produced as he was in ICPC custody. He requested an adjournment until March 10 to enable the anti-corruption agency to bring El-Rufai to court. The defence counsel, Oluwole Iyamu, did not oppose this request for adjournment but highlighted prior discussions indicating that a resolution was in progress concerning the state’s stance in the case.

This case is significant as it involves a high-profile political figure in Nigeria's ongoing struggle with corruption. El-Rufai's legal battles may impact not only his personal future but could also have wider implications on perceptions of governance and the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures in Nigeria. The postponement reflects ongoing complexities within the legal system and law enforcement agencies, notably the relationship between the ICPC and the Department of State Services (DSS).