Nigeria, May 6 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a counter-affidavit opposing a fresh bail application brought by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the ongoing case before the Kaduna State High Court.

In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, ICPC counsel, Mr. Ibrahim Mukhtar, confirmed the Commission's opposition to the application during Tuesday's resumed hearing, where defence counsel, Mr. Ubong Akpang, informed the court of the pending bail request and stressed that it concerns the liberty of the defendant, with all processes duly filed and served.

He said the defence was fully prepared to proceed. However, Mukhtar told the court he had only ...