In a recent development, the Kano Federal High Court, under the leadership of Justice A. M Liman, has taken a significant stance regarding the purported suspension of Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), by the acclaimed executive members of the APC Ganduje Ward.

At the core of this legal action is Ganduje’s pursuit of justice, represented by his legal counsel, Barrister Hadiza Nasir Ahmed. Ganduje’s plea to the court seeks the enforcement of his fundamental rights, particularly the rights to fair hearing and freedom of association. These rights are enshrined in the Enforcement and Procedure Rules of 2009, as delineated in Section 46 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

Justice Liman, presiding over the case, has issued a crucial directive to maintain the status quo ante. This implies that all parties involved are instructed to refrain from any action until the court reaches a decision on the matter. Specifically, the judge has restrained the respondents from implementing any decisions made during the purported emergency meeting held by the executive members of APC Ganduje Ward on April 20, 2024.

The respondents in this legal dispute include Basiru Nuhu Isah, the Nigeria Police Force, the Commissioner of Police of Kano Command, the Inspector General of Police, and the Department of State Service.

The court has set the date for the hearing on May 9, 2024, indicating its commitment to addressing the matter judiciously. Justice Liman’s order came after the hearing of an ex parte application presented by Ganduje’s legal representative, emphasizing the urgency and importance of the issue at hand.