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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s request for the complete footage from security cameras at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to be played in open court.

Justice Chigozie Onah, who presided over the proceedings on Thursday, ruled that only selected portions of the recordings would be played, limiting both El-Rufai and the anti-corruption agency to 20 minutes each to present the relevant footage.

The judge said the court could not devote several hours to watching the recordings, which reportedly run for more than six hours, stressing the need to manage court time while ensuring that relevant evidence was considered.

Under the arrangement, both parties will have an opportunity to identify and present the sections of the CCTV recordings they consider important to the matter.

The ruling represents a setback for El-Rufai’s request to have the entire collection of recordings played before the court, although it does not prevent him from presenting selected portions he considers necessary to support his position.

The ICPC, which is responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offences within its jurisdiction, is also entitled to present portions of the footage relevant to its case.

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The court’s decision places emphasis on the relevance of the recordings rather than their total duration, allowing the proceedings to focus on the specific moments the parties consider material to the issues before the judge.

CCTV recordings can provide evidence of movements, interactions and activities within monitored premises. However, their significance in judicial proceedings depends on the circumstances of the case, their authenticity and the context in which they are presented.

By restricting the presentation to selected segments, the court is seeking to avoid spending excessive time reviewing hours of footage while allowing both sides to highlight the material they believe supports their respective arguments.

El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, has remained a prominent figure in Nigerian politics following his departure from office. His dealings with anti-corruption authorities have also attracted public attention.

The latest development comes amid continuing legal proceedings involving the former governor and the ICPC.

The court is expected to consider the selected recordings in the context of the issues before it, with both parties retaining the opportunity to advance their arguments.

Further details of the proceedings, including the specific portions of the footage to be presented and their implications for the case, remain subject to the court’s consideration.

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Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

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