Justice Usman Mallam Na’Abba of the Kano State High Court that suspended Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reversed its decision and vacated the suspension order.
Justice Na’abba said he revesred the suspension sequel to a motion ex-parte and a 27-paragraph affidavit provided by Glory Adah, a litigation secretary at the law firm representing the fourth respondent, he decided to vacate his earlier order.
He said “And after hearing, Mr. L. O. Oyewo Esq, with A. Falana Esq and J. Essiet Esq counsel of the 4th Respondent/Applicant, an order of interim injunction is hereby granted.”
The court also issued a temporary injunction to halt the implementation of the previous court ruling on April 17, 2024.
Justice Na’abba ordered all involved parties to maintain the same situation as of April 15, 2024, regarding the Ganduje Ward Executive Committee’s suspension of the 4th respondent/applicant from the 1st respondent.
The judge further ruled that the injunction will remain in place until the court hears and decides on the motion filed by the 4th respondent/applicant. The case is scheduled for further hearing on April 30, 2024.
It would be recalled that after Haladu Gwanjo and Laminu Sani Barguma, who claimed leadership positions in the APC Ganduje Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government area, obtained the order to suspend Ganduje as party chairman.
