The Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, permission to seek medical treatment in Abuja under strict supervision.

The approval covers dental and eye care and was confirmed on Wednesday by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Court grants supervised medical access

According to ICPC spokesperson J. Okor Odey, the court directed the commission to escort El-Rufai to approved medical facilities whenever necessary.

The facilities listed include Mile Dental Clinic and Skipper Eye-Q Hospital in Abuja, with instructions that he be returned to custody immediately after treatment.

Application follows bail variation request

El-Rufai’s legal team had approached the court seeking a variation of his bail conditions to allow access to medical care.

The prosecution opposed the request, but the court granted it after hearing arguments from both sides.

Background to ongoing trial

The former governor was arraigned on March 24 alongside Joel Adoga on charges bordering on alleged fraud and money laundering.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty, and the court later granted El-Rufai bail in the sum of ₦200 million with two sureties.

Fresh bail moves face opposition

In a related development, the ICPC has opposed a separate bail application filed by El-Rufai at the Kaduna State High Court.

The matter was adjourned to May 13 for hearing, while the federal court has also fixed May 7 for further proceedings on the case.