The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of a case filed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai against the Kaduna State House of Assembly and the Attorney General of the State to July 17. El-Rufai is challenging a House committee report that accused him of corruption during his tenure.

At the hearing, counsel for the respondents requested an extension of time to file preliminary objections and challenges to the court’s jurisdiction. The presiding judge, Justice R.M Aikawa, granted the request, adjourning the case to July 17 to allow the respondents to file their applications.

El-Rufai’s lawsuit seeks to declare the Assembly’s report null and void, citing a violation of his right to a fair hearing. He was not invited to defend himself against the allegations, according to his claims. The case has been adjourned to July 17 for further hearing.