Senator Rufai Sani Hanga of Kano Central Senatorial District is facing a one-count charge at a Sharia Court over alleged unpaid campaign funds from 2023.

 

 

The case, before a Shahuci Upper Sharia Court, commenced hearing of the suit filed against Senator Hanga over alleged unpaid campaign services amounting to N124,800,070.

 

The case was instituted by Isa Ado Medoya and several others, who claim they executed agreed campaign assignments during the senator’s electioneering period but have yet to be paid.

 

 

The court, presided over by Judge Muhammad Sani, opened proceedings with counsel for the plaintiffs outlining the basis of the claim. According to the plaintiffs, the amount being demanded represents payment for services rendered during the senator’s campaign activities.

 

At the sitting, the plaintiffs’ counsel, Barrister Abbas Sani Abubakar Mandawari, presented documents and samples said to demonstrate how the work was carried out. He told the court that further consultations with his clients were necessary to properly organise additional materials and therefore requested more time for verification.

 

 

Counsel for the defendant opposed the request, arguing that the plaintiffs appeared unprepared to proceed with substantive arguments. He urged the court to dismiss the suit, contending that the delay suggested a lack of readiness to prosecute the matter diligently.

 

However, the court declined the application for dismissal, ruling instead that the plaintiffs should be granted additional time to consolidate their filings. The judge emphasised the need to allow both parties adequate opportunity to present their cases fully.

 

The matter was subsequently adjourned to April 21, 2026, when the plaintiffs are expected to submit their complete documentation, after which the defendant’s counsel will present a formal response.