Kaduna: Drama at court as El-Rufai discusses ADC national convention

There was mild drama on Monday at the Kaduna State High Court when former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai was reportedly heard discussing the upcoming national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The convention, scheduled to hold on Tuesday, has continued to generate controversy as the opposition party insists it will proceed with the exercise despite warnings from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) advising against it.

However, when the former governor who is a chieftain of the ADC arrived the court around 9am, he was heard briefly chatting with one of his loyalists.

El-Rufai who adorned white babbanriga outfit and an ash colour cap was reading from a white paper in his hand as he walked into the courtroom with his lawyers.

“So tomorrow is the Convention, right?” He asked as the loyalist responded “God’s willing.”

El-Rufai subsequently smiled and walked into the courtroom alongside one of his wives.

Security was tight at the court premises and roads leading to the court.

Daily Trust reports that the former governor was dragged to the State High court alongside one Amadu Sule on allegations including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud and conferring undue advantage.

The charges, also filed by the ICPC, are separate from those before the Federal High Court which bail hearing Application will be heard at the Federal High court Kaduna, on Tuesday.

The ADC has described El-Rufai’s trial as a witch-hunt, accusing the Federal Government of targeting opposition leaders.