Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano has issued an interim order restraining the two commissions of inquiry instituted by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, from conducting any further proceedings until after the determination of a suit filed by former governor of Kano State and current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje.
The court’s order prohibits the 4th and 5th Defendants/Respondents from performing executive functions assigned to them by the Governor of Kano State in courtrooms meant to adjudicate disputes between persons and authorities in Kano.
The decision came after reviewing an affidavit supporting an ex parte application sworn to by Idris Abdullahi Dawakin Tofa, and a Written Address by the Applicant’s Counsel, Abdulrrazaq A. Ahmed, Esq.
The court has granted the respondents five (5) days from the date of receiving the court order and documents to file their response.
The Respondents in the suit include the National Judicial Council, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Attorney-General of Kano State, Hon. Justice Farouk Lawan Adamu, and Hon. Justice Zuwaira Yusuf.
The case has been scheduled for hearing on 28th May, 2024.
Support InfoStride News' Credible Journalism: Only credible journalism can guarantee a fair, accountable and transparent society, including democracy and government. It involves a lot of efforts and money. We need your support. Click here to Donate