Abdullahi Ganduje

Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman of the Federal High Court in Kano State has fixed May 28, 2023, to hear the substantive application filed by Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The former Governor of Kano State is challenging his suspension from the party by factional ward executives led by one Basiru Nuhu Isa.

Recall that Ganduje was first suspended by his ward executives led by one Haladu Gwanjo on April 15.

Subsequently, another faction emerged and announced Gaduje’s suspension on April 20.

However, the secretary of the APC in Kano, Zakari Sarina, said the suspension by the faction was another case of impersonation.

Ganduje is seeking a declaration that his suspension from the party without giving him an opportunity to defend himself amounts to a violation of his fundamental right to a fair hearing.

He also wants to declare that his suspension by the faction was unlawful, null and void.

Counsel for the embattled APC chairman, Hadiza Nasir Ahmad, applied for service on the respondents by substituted means, which the court granted.

Justice Liman, therefore, adjourned to May 28 for a hearing in the matter.