Kano Senator Sued Over Alleged Unpaid Campaign Fees
By the Newsroom
An Upper Sharia Court sitting in Shahuci has commenced hearing of a suit filed against Senator Rufai Sani Hanga over alleged unpaid campaign services amounting to ₦124,800,070.
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 to the plaintiffs outlining the basis of the claim. According to the plaintiffs, the amount being demanded represents payment for services rendered in the course of the senator’s campaign activities.
At the sitting, 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 organize additional materials and therefore requested more time for verification.
Counsel to 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 emphasized 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.