• El-Rufai arrives court Monday April 13, 2025 (Photo / Ohibaba.com)

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday appeared at the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his ongoing trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

A bail hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 14.

El-Rufai is being tried alongside Amadu Sule over allegations including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage, among other charges.

Shortly before entering the courtroom, the former governor was overheard exchanging words with a close associate about the forthcoming convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

“So tomorrow is our convention, right?” he asked.

The associate responded, “God willing,” suggesting that despite his legal challenges, El-Rufai remains actively engaged in party affairs.

The former Governor is facing another 10-count charge at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving N579.6 million and $1.1 million, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced May 12, 2026, as the date for the inauguration of its newly elected State Executives and Chairmen across the country.

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party congratulated the officials on the successful and peaceful conduct of their state congresses, describing the process as a clear demonstration of the ADC’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and the rule of law

The party noted that the elections were conducted in line with its constitution and relevant legal provisions, commending members and stakeholders for what it described as a mature, disciplined, and orderly exercise.

The inauguration is scheduled for May 12, 2026, although a new date may be communicated by the National Working Committee if necessary.

The ADC also urged the newly elected officials to remain committed to the party’s ideals and work in alignment with the leadership of its National Chairman, David Mark, as they take on the responsibility of strengthening the party’s presence nationwide.

An Economist, banker and former presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a statement released on Sunday by his Media Office, Hayatu-Deen, who contested the 2022 PDP presidential primaries, said that his decision was driven by growing national challenges and the need for a credible alternative capable of delivering security, economic stability, and job creation.

Pledging to deploy his decades of experience in business and economic reform, he said he would campaign actively with the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections to help deliver a safer and more prosperous future for the country.

“Like many of you, I want a safer, more prosperous future for Nigeria, but the nation faces fundamental problems that are being ignored.

“This was the motivational force behind my entry into politics in 2022, when I threw my hat into the ring as a presidential aspirant in the PDP in what was then a wide-open democratic space.

“However, since then, the hopes and yearnings of Nigerians have been met with bitter disappointment.This is why I have taken the decision to join the ADC which I know is the vehicle for change.”