From Desmond Mgboh Kano
A Kano High Court presided by Justice Mohammed Ubale has fixed October 24 for definite hearing of a case of right application initiated by the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party,Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and seven others against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The case originated in response to attempts by the anti graft agency to investigate an alleged misappropriation of N2.5 billion election fund belonging to the NNPP .
The applicants in the case are: NNPP, Dr Ajuji Ahmed, Dipo Olayanku, Ahmed Balewa, Chief Clement Anele, Lady Folashade Aliu ans Engr. Buba Galadima
When the matter came up for hearing yesterday,Counsel to EFCC, Idris Haruna, sought for an adjournment to enable him file his responses.
“My lord, service was effected in Abuja, we are very sorry for the inconveniences and seek another date to enable us file our responses.”
However, Counsel to the applicants, Robert Hon insisted that they were ready to proceed with the hearing and urged the court to dismiss the respondent’s application seeking an adjournment.
“My lord, we served the respondent with all the court processes on June 10, 2024, and by the rules of this court,they have five days to file their responses.
“The respondents are out of time, it is more than 30 days. My lord,this is a fundamental right suit,” Hon said
He, therefore,urged the court to adjourn the case for definite hearing.
The court had previously restrained the EFCC from inviting, harassing, intimidating and arresting the applicants pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.