A Kano State High Court has rescheduled the hearing of all pending preliminary objections in the bribery and misappropriation case involving APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and six others.
The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Kano State Government levelled an eight-count charge against the defendants, alleging bribery, mismanagement, and the diversion of public funds worth billions of naira.
Others named in the case include Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited, and Lasage General Enterprises Limited.
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During Thursday’s proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Adeola Adedipe, informed the court of his readiness to move forward, stating that his team had filed a motion on notice to extend the deadline for regularizing their preliminary objections.
Counsel representing Ganduje, his wife, and Umar, Lydia Oluwakemi-Oyewo, also confirmed their readiness for defence.
However, some defence lawyers requested additional time to complete their filings.
Adekunle Taiye-Falola, representing the 3rd and 7th defendants, sought an extension to respond to further affidavits, while Sunusi Musa, representing the 5th defendant, filed a motion for extra time to submit legal arguments.
Meanwhile, Abubakar Ahmed, counsel for the 6th defendant, indicated his preparedness to proceed, having already filed a preliminary objection.
On the other hand, Ibrahim Aliyu-Nasarawa, representing the 8th defendant, requested more time to finalize his legal response.
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After reviewing the submissions, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu approved all requests for an extension and adjourned the case.
Justice Adamu-Aliyu further adjourned the case, and it will now be heard on April 15, 2025.
“The matter is adjourned to April 15, 2025, for the hearing of all pending preliminary objections,” she ruled.
