A high court in Kano has fixed April 15, 2025, for the hearing of preliminary objections in the corruption case against Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Kano state government has accused Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, his son Umar Abdullahi Umar, and five others of bribery, mismanagement, and diverting public funds.

The other people and companies involved in the case are Abubakar Bawuro, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited, and Lasage General Enterprises Limited.

During a court session on Thursday, February 13, the state’s lawyer, Adeola Adedipe, said they were ready to proceed.

Some lawyers representing Ganduje and his co-accused also confirmed their readiness, but a few requested more time to submit their documents properly.

Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu granted the request for more time and adjourned the case to April 15, 2025. On this date, the court will hear all pending preliminary objections before moving forward with the trial.