From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
A Kano State High Court has set May 27, 2024, for the commencement of hearing in the case of the alleged suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The court, presided over by Justice Usman Malam Na’abba, will hear three applications: a preliminary objection, a joinder application, and an application challenging the court’s jurisdiction.
The applicants, Haladu Gwanjo and Laminu Sani Barguma, are seeking an order of interim injunction on Ganduje’s suspension from the APC.
Counsel for the applicant, Ibrahim Sa’ad, requested a new date to respond to the counter affidavit filed by the respondents. Counsel for the respondents did not object to the request.
Counsel for the fourth respondent, Lydia Oyewo, informed the court that her client was not served with the court processes.
Parties seeking to be joined in the case also informed the court of their position.
Justice Na’abba fixed May 27 for the hearing to allow all parties to serve their processes and respond to the applications.