The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, presided by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, On Tuesday, rejected the application for bail variation of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State in the suit on wiretapping allegation.

The Department of State Services, DSS, at the proceedings, closed its case against the former Kaduna State Governor in the ongoing alleged wiretapping trial before Court.

At the resumed hearing, prosecution counsel, Oluwole Aladedoye, informed the court that the prosecution would not be calling further witnesses in the matter, prompting the formal closure of the DSS case.

Following the development, defence counsel, Paul Erokoro, informed the court that the defence intends to file a no-case submission, arguing that the prosecution has failed to establish sufficient evidence against the former governor.

The defence, subsequently, sought two weeks to file the application, while the prosecution requested two weeks to respond.

The defence also applied for a variation of some of the bail conditions earlier granted to El-Rufai, describing them as stringent and difficult to meet.

The defence argued that the bail terms were too stringent, particularly, the requirements for level 17 civil servants with properties in Maitama or Asokoro, as well as verification and attestation letters from the Kaduna state traditional council.

However, the prosecution opposed the request, insisting that qualified public officers who meet the conditions exist, urging the court to refuse the application.

Delivering judgement, Justice joyce Abdulmalik declined the request to vary the bail conditions, ruling that there are civil servants who own properties at the said location.

The court adjourned to the 22nd of September for the filing of the no-case submission and continuation of trial.