The Kano State government is set to arraign former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in court over alleged misappropriation of public funds and alleged diversion of landed properties belonging to the State.
Reports say that Ganduje is to be arraigned alongside his wife Hafsat, and six others on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged dollar bribery, as well as diversion and misappropriation of funds, including $413,000 and N1.38 billion.
Other respondents in the suit are Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd and Lesage General Enterprises.
The Kano government said it has assembled 15 witnesses
The matter has been fixed for April 17, 2024 for arraignment before Justice Malam Na’aba of the Kano State High Court.
