A Federal High Court has granted bail to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in an alleged phone interception case that has drawn national attention. According to reports, the court approved bail in the sum of N100 million alongside conditions requiring credible sureties and restrictions linked to the ongoing investigation.
The case centers on allegations that El-Rufai was connected to the unlawful interception and monitoring of private telephone conversations, claims his legal team has strongly denied. During proceedings, his lawyers argued that the former governor has consistently cooperated with authorities and poses no flight risk.
Supporters and political allies of El-Rufai gathered around the court premises shortly after the ruling, describing the bail decision as a step toward ensuring fairness in the judicial process. Meanwhile, prosecutors insisted that the matter remains serious and that investigations are still ongoing.
Legal analysts say the case could attract wider political and public interest due to El-Rufai’s influence in Nigeria’s political space and the growing concerns around privacy, surveillance, and abuse of communication systems. The court adjourned the matter to a later date for continuation of hearing.
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