APPEAL COURT OVERTURNS EL-RUFAI JUDGMENT, ORDERS FRESH HEARING

The Court of Appeal has set aside a previous judgment delivered in a suit involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering that the case be heard afresh.

In a ruling delivered in March 2026, the appellate court nullified the decision of the lower court, citing procedural irregularities and failure to properly evaluate key issues presented before it.

The court held that the initial judgment did not meet the required standards of fair hearing and due process.According to the panel, the matter was not conclusively determined, making it necessary for the case to be reconsidered in line with established legal procedures.

The court subsequently remitted the case to a competent court for a fresh hearing, where all parties will have the opportunity to fully present their arguments.

The ruling effectively reopens the legal dispute, overturning the earlier decision and setting the stage for renewed proceedings.

Legal observers note that the outcome of the fresh hearing could have significant implications depending on the issues at stake in the case.