Despite being in detention, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai remains keenly interested in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
On Monday, he engaged one of his associates on the matter when he appeared at the Kaduna State High Court in a case filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
El-Rufai is being tried alongside one 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 the 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.”
Meanwhile, the former Governor faces 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).
A bail hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 14.