Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, is preparing to file a no-case submission in his trial over alleged illegal wiretapping.
The move follows the Department of State Services (DSS) formally closing its case against him before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The DSS concluded its presentation of evidence, marking a procedural shift in the long-running legal battle.
By filing a no-case submission, El-Rufai’s legal team will argue that the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case, seeking to have the charges dismissed before the defense is required to present its own evidence.
This development represents a significant milestone in the proceedings, which have drawn considerable attention in Nigeria’s political and legal circles.
The closure of the DSS case removes the immediate burden of state evidence, placing the onus on the court to evaluate whether the existing material is sufficient to warrant a defense response.