A Kano State High Court has adjourned the trial of Abdullahi Ganduje, former governor of Kano State, his wife Hafsat Umar, and seven others until April 15, 2026.
The adjournment was granted to allow for the hearing of pending applications, including a motion for stay of proceedings and a preliminary objection.
The defendants are facing an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, bribery, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds amounting to billions of naira.
The prosecution had sought to file additional proof of evidence against the defendants, while the defense had filed various applications, including a motion for stay of proceedings.
Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, the presiding judge, ruled that it would be procedurally appropriate to first hear and determine all pending preliminary objections and applications before proceeding with the substantive trial.
