The expected arraignment of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has been delayed as the Kano State government faces challenges in serving him with criminal charges.
Ganduje, along with his wife, Hafsat Ganduje, his son, Umar Abdullahi Umar, and five others, were scheduled to face eight charges, including an allegation of bribery amounting to $413,000 and the misappropriation of funds totaling N1.38 billion.
During a courtroom session, Counsel for the Kano State government, Bar. Y. A. Adamu, informed the court of their inability to personally serve the respondents, leading to a halt in the proceedings.
Adamu attempted to file an exparte motion seeking to serve the respondents through alternative means. However, Counsel for the 6th respondent, Bar. Nureini Jimoh, SAN, vehemently objected, challenging the prosecution to fulfill their due diligence.
Jimoh emphasized that there is no provision for serving criminal charges via exparte motion and vowed to contest such a move at the Court of Appeal.
Presiding judge Justice Na’abba adjourned the matter until April 29th, 2024, for further proceedings.
