27/02/2026
FCT High Court Judge Steps Aside From El-Rufai Rights Case Over Planned Leave
By The Citizen Reports
A judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has stepped down from a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, citing an impending leave.
The judge, Hussaini Belgore, returned the case file to the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court for reassignment to another judge.
The suit was filed at the FCT High Court. It challenges alleged violations of El-Rufai’s fundamental rights.
The claims include actions linked to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), particularly an alleged unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence.
Other agencies mentioned in the case include the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS), in connection with ongoing legal matters involving the former governor.
Following the judge’s withdrawal, proceedings in the case have been suspended.
The matter will remain on hold pending reassignment by the Chief Judge.
