Court Sets Date For Ex-Kano Governor Ganduje, Family’s Arraignment On April 17

Court Sets Date For Ex-Kano Governor Ganduje, Family’s Arraignment On April 17....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A Kano High Court has scheduled April 17, 2024, for the arraignment of the former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, along with his wife and six others.

According to reports from Daily Trust, the accused individuals are facing eight-count charges related to allegations of dollar bribery, as well as the diversion and misappropriation of funds, including purported bribery sums of $413,000 and N1.38 billion.

Among the respondents listed in the summon are Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Hafsat Umar, Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd, and Lesage General Enterprises.

The Kano State Government, as the plaintiff in the criminal suit against the eight respondents, has prepared 15 witnesses to testify in court. The proceedings are set to take place before Justice Usman Na’aba of State High Court number four on April 17, 2024.

Confirming these developments, the State Attorney General, Haruna Isah Dederi, affirmed that the case has been officially filed and all concerned parties will receive proper notification.

“It is indeed true. We have initiated legal proceedings, and the hearing is scheduled for April 17, 2024. Whether or not Ganduje has been served, I cannot confirm at this moment, but service will be executed accordingly. It’s essential to understand that evading accountability is futile; sooner or later, one must face the consequences. This case serves as a stern reminder to all individuals, especially those in government. Ganduje’s assumption that he is immune to prosecution is unfounded, as this offense falls within the jurisdiction of state law. We have also appealed Justice Liman’s ruling on this matter,” stated Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in the State, Haruna Isah Dederi.

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