THE Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, has fixed May 28 for the hearing of a substantive application filed by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.

Recall that Ganduje is contesting his suspension from the party by factional ward executives, led by Basiru Nuhu Isa.

Trouble started when the former Kano State governor was suspended by APC ward executives, led by Haladu Gwanjo, on April 15. But another faction emerged, announcing Ganduje’s suspension on April 20, further complicating the situation.

In response to the second suspension, state Secretary of the party, Zakari Sarina, dismissed the actions, labeling it as a case of impersonation.

Ganduje, through his lawyer, Hadiza Nasir Ahmad, is seeking legal recourse, asserting that his suspension without being afforded an opportunity to defend himself constitutes a violation of his fundamental right to fair hearing.

He is also argued that his suspension by the faction is unlawful, null, and void.

At a recent court proceeding, Ganduje’s counsel applied for service on the respondents by substituted means, a request Justice Liman granted.

Consequently, the court adjourned the matter until May 28 for a comprehensive hearing.