High Court Grants Factional PDP Chairman Kabiru Turaki 100 Million Naira Bail Amid Falsehood Charges

A High Court in Abuja grants bail to former Minister Kabiru Turaki following his arraignment for allegedly providing false information to police.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 22, 2026, 10:54 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News

Arraignment of a Former Federal Minister

Justice Peter Kekemeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Maitama, presided over the formal arraignment of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki on Wednesday. Turaki, who previously served as the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, faced a single count charge related to the alleged provision of misleading information to law enforcement. The former minister, currently identified as the leader of a Peoples Democratic Party faction, entered a plea of not guilty to the charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police.

Details of the Alleged Misleading Petition

The prosecution’s case centers on a formal petition submitted by the defendant dated October 5, 2022. According to the charge sheet, marked CR/647/2026, Turaki is accused of providing false information to the Inspector General of Police within that document. The police maintain that this action constitutes a violation of Section 140 of the Penal Code Law, which carries specific penalties for misleading public servants with fabricated or inaccurate data during an investigation.

Prosecution Opposition and Flight Risk Claims

During the proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Usman Rabiu, argued aggressively against the granting of bail. Rabiu alleged that Turaki had actively evaded service and failed to attend prior court proceedings until a public declaration was made identifying him as wanted. The prosecution urged the court to remand the defendant in custody, suggesting that his past conduct indicated a lack of willingness to comply with the judicial process and that he remained a potential risk for evading future trial dates.