A high court in Kano has set April 15 for the hearing of preliminary objections in the case against Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),Thecable reports.
The Kano state government has filed an eight-count charge against Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, his son Umar Abdullahi Umar, and five others, accusing them of bribery, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds.
The other defendants in the case include Abubakar Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited, and Lasage General Enterprises Limited.
During Thursday’s proceedings, Adeola Adedipe, counsel for the state government, informed the court that he was ready to proceed with the applications. Lydia Oluwakemi-Oyewo, representing Ganduje, his wife, and son, also indicated her readiness to proceed.
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However, Adekunle Taiye-Falola, counsel for the 3rd and 7th defendants, requested an extension of time to regularize his filings. “My lord, we filed an application for an extension of time dated December 12, 2024, to respond and strengthen our affidavit on points of law,” he stated.
Similarly, Sunusi Musa, representing the 5th defendant, mentioned that he had filed a motion for an extension of time on January 7, supported by a 10-paragraph affidavit and a written address, and urged the court to grant it.
Abubakar Ahmed, counsel for the 6th defendant, noted that he had filed a preliminary objection on September 9, 2024, and was prepared to proceed. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Aliyu-Nasarawa, counsel for the 8th defendant, said he was not yet ready to move his application and planned to file a reply on points of law.
Presiding judge Amina Adamu-Aliyu granted all applications for an extension of time and adjourned the case to April 15, 2025, for the hearing of all pending preliminary objections.
