Nasir El-Rufai Seeks to Quash DSS Charges
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated Feb 24, 2026
This event primarily impacts the political and legal landscape within Nigeria, with potential implications for governance and the rule of law. While not directly affecting financial markets, it could contribute to broader sentiment regarding political stability and investor confidence in Nigeria.
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a motion in the Federal High Court in Abuja to quash criminal charges brought against him by the Nigeria===State Security Service (Nigeria) (DSS). The charges, dated February 16, 2026, accuse Nasir El-Rufai of cybercrime and breaching national security, stemming from statements made during an Arise News interview on February 13, 2026. Specifically, the DSS alleges that Nasir El-Rufai unlawfully intercepted or knew of the interception of telephone communications of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Nasir El-Rufai is seeking N2 billion in costs from the DSS, arguing that the prosecution is politically motivated, unconstitutional, and an abuse of judicial process. The motion cites 17 grounds, including claims that the charges disclose no offense known to law and violate his fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and protection against self-incrimination. The case is scheduled for hearing on February 25, 2026, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.
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