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### Court Fixes October 26 To Decide El-Rufai’s Fate In Alleged Phone-Tapping Of NSA Ribadu
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on *October 26, 2026*, deliver a make-or-mar decision on whether former Kaduna State Governor, *Nasir El-Rufai*, has a case to answer over alleged unlawful interception of the telephone communications of the National Security Adviser, *Nuhu Ribadu*.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date on Tuesday after hearing final arguments from both El-Rufai’s legal team and the prosecution.
*The Core of The Case:*
El-Rufai is standing trial for allegedly intercepting Ribadu’s phone communications – a serious offence under Nigeria’s cybercrime and communications laws.
His lawyers have filed a *no-case submission*, arguing that the prosecution has failed to prove any prima facie case against him and therefore he should not even be called to enter a defence.
The prosecution has vehemently opposed the application, insisting it has established enough evidence for the trial to continue.
*What is a No-Case Submission?*
In simple terms, El-Rufai’s lawyers are telling the court: “You have not shown any evidence that our client did this. Discharge him now, don’t even ask him to defend himself.”
If the court agrees on October 26, El-Rufai walks free and the case ends.
If the court disagrees, El-Rufai will be ordered to open his defence and the full trial begins.
*Why This Case Is Big:*
This is not just another court case. It pits a former powerful Governor and ex-FCT Minister against the sitting National Security Adviser – the man in charge of Nigeria’s entire security architecture.
The allegation of wiretapping the NSA’s phone raises huge national security concerns.
All eyes will be on Justice Abdulmalik on October 26.
*What do you think? Should the case be thrown out or should El-Rufai be made to defend himself? Drop your comment.*
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