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Alleged Sale of Daula Hotel: Abba Kabir sues Kano Govt

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Abba Kabir Yusuf,2019 Gubernatorial Candidate

 

 

The Gubernatorial Candidate of the people’s Democratic Party in the 2019 Gubernatorial election Kano state Northwest-Nigeria Abba Kabir Yusuf has filed a case before Kano State High court over the alleged sale of Daula Hotel by Kano state Government which is currently serving as a campus of Kano University of Science and Technology.

 

The plaintiff Abba Kabir Yusuf Joined Kano state Government Alhaji Mudassir Idris Abubakar, Mudassir and brothers Nigeria limited, Kano state Bureau for Land Management and Attorney general of Kano state.

 

In a document obtained by the Nigerian Tracker, the Plaintiff Abba Kabir Yusuf  filed by his lawyer Barrister Bashir Tudun Wuzurci stated the following reasons  that

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‘’I Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, male, Adult, Nigeria Citizen of Kano do make Oath and states as follows;

 

That I am a citizen of Kano State from Gwale Local Government of Kano State within the jurisdiction of this honorable Court.

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That I am one time the Commissioner for Works, Housing, and transport, a Gubernatorial candidate of Kano state during the 2019 general election under the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

 

That I was part of the executive council of Kano State from 2015 to 2019 where the major decisions of the State are takin including that of converting the Daula Hotel to Tertiary institution under the supervision of Kano State University of Science and Technology Wudil.

 

That by virtue of the above-stated facts I am conversant with the facts and circumstances deposed to in this affidavit.

 

That the 1st defendant is the Kano  State Government, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court.

 

That the 2nd Defendant is the Chief Executive Officer, Director and a Shareholder of the 3rd Defendant

 

That the 3rd defendant is a Private Company registered under the Company and Allied Matters Act within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court.

 

That the 4thdefendant is the agency of the 1st defendant saddled with the responsibility of issuing Certificate Of Occupancy to beneficial owners of landed properties within the Kano State including the subject matter of this Suit.

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That the 5thdefendant is the chief law officer of the 1st defendant.

 

That I know as a matter of fact the Daula Hotel is the Kano State-owned hotel built in 1974/5 and was once one of the most beautiful and patronized hotels in Kano.

 

That in an attempt to restore the function of the Property after been abandoned by the subsequent administration the then Kwankwaso administration decided to convert the Hotel to one of the campuses of Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) where Hospitality and Tourism School of the institution is situated.

 

That it was in line with the then administration’s effort to promote Education in Kano State that it donated to Nigerian Law School  the then Bagauda Hotel owned by the Kano State Government to use as its Kano Campus.

 

That apart from the Hospitality and Tourism School, the institution under Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) in Daula Hotel the state House of Assembly passed a law for the creation of 24 institutions in the State. The gazette Law is hereby attached and marked as exhibit A.

 

That in addition to Hospitality and Tourism School, the university is undergoing IJMB and Pre-degree Program to enable youth citizens of Kano State Who have a deficiency in going to University an opportunity to be enrolled in various Nigerian Universities.

 

That in fact the Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) has already advertised and sold Application forms into various Programs to undergo such courses at the Daula Hotel Campus of the University for IJMB, Pre-degree, and Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism School for the academic year 2019/2020. The advert/form is hereby attached and marked as exhibit B.

 

That thousands of Kano State indigenes have graduated from the programs conducted by the Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) at Daula Hotel Campus of the University and some have gotten jobs at various Federal and State ministries and others in private organizations.

 

That sadly, and to the surprise of Kano State indigenes including my humble self we heard the shocking news of the decision of the 1st defendant to allocate the property (Daula Hotel) to the 2nd Defendant who is Private Company not minding the interest of Public and the interest of thousands of Kano State indigenes who are Schooling in the premises.

 

That the 1st defendant failed/ refused and or neglected to utilize the existing Daula Hotel Structures and convert same into Hospital especially at this time of serious Pandemic but to allocate same to the Private Company owned by a private individual

 

That I know as a matter of fact that all the procedures laid down to convert the public property to private use were not followed by the 1st Defendant in allocating the Public Property to the 2ndand 3rdDefendants who are private individuals.

 

That the decision of the 1st defendant to allocate the Public property to Private individual the 2ndand 3rddefendants, is outside the trust entrusted to the 1st Defendant and against the public benefits.

 

That I know as a matter of Fact the Defendants lack valid statutory Powers to embark on issuing/allocating Public Property to Private Individuals.

 

That the good masses of Kano State would suffer irreparable loss and damages by the action of the 1st defendant.

 

That it is in the collective interest of all Kano citizens both present and the unborn generation and Rule of Law  to seek the intervention of an impartial court

 

I depose to this affidavit in good faith and in accordance with the Oaths Act.’’

 

The plaintiff Abba Kabir Yusuf wants the originating summons to be served on the first second and third defendants.

 

 

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NNPP Crisis:High Court Affirms Abiya as Acting Kano Chairman

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As Court Fixes January 19 for Hearing of Case Filed by Dawakin Tofa Exco Against Former Chairman

The Kano State High Court has affirmed Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya as the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State.

In the ruling, the court also upheld the suspension of the former State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, and restrained him from interfering in the affairs of the party pending the determination of the substantive suit.

The interim order followed a motion ex-parte dated December 30, 2025, filed by members of the NNPP from Gargari Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, seeking the court’s intervention over the leadership crisis in the party.

Justice Zuwaira Yusuf of High Court No. 13, Miller Road, Kano, delivered the ruling in an interim order.

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The applicants urged the court to uphold the disciplinary process that led to the suspension of Dungurawa by his ward executive over allegations of denigrating the office and person of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, creating division within the party, and failure to pay party dues.

The court further fixed January 19 for the hearing of the substantive case filed by the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Executive Committee of the NNPP against the former chairman.

In the suit marked KN/1218/2026, the court restrained Dungurawa from parading himself as the NNPP State Chairman or interfering with party affairs pending the hearing and determination of the substantive motion.

The suit was instituted by Abdullahi Ali Uban Iya, Shuaibu Hassan, and Auwal Sani Abubakar.

Justice Yusuf also ordered that the suspension of the former chairman effected on December 30, 2025, be maintained, while directing that all court processes be duly served on the respondents.

The court further ordered parties to maintain the status quo ante as it existed after December 30, 2025, pending the determination of the case.

The court’s decision effectively maintains the status quo within the party leadership in Kano State until the determination of the case.

Meanwhile, the NNPP State Executive Committee has endorsed the emergence of Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya as Acting State Chairman following the suspension of Hashimu Dungurawa.

The endorsement was made during an emergency meeting of the party’s state executive held at the NNPP secretariat in Kano.

The decision was announced by the party’s Assistant Legal Adviser, Barrister Yusuf Mukhtar, who said Abiya’s emergence was in line with the provisions of the NNPP Constitution with the State Hight has affirmed today by the experte order.

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Call for Governor Yusuf to Join APC, a Welcome Development – Inuwa Waya

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and elder statesman, Mallam Inuwa Waya, has said that His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusif is an Excellent performer who received awards for good governance in improving education, agriculture, press freedom, accountability, infrastructure and urban beautification. He is therefore an asset to any political party.

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Mallam Inuwa Waya stated that the call for the governor to join the APC is a welcome development that would usher in a new era of reforms devoid of political chicanery, which is necessary for the survival of the APC in Kano State.

The elder statesman further stated that Governor Abba Kabir Yusif will bring his unique style of political sagacity necessary for internal democracy and cooperation among leaders and followers.

 

Inuwa Waya urged APC stakeholders to put aside personal ambition and support His Excellency Engineer Abba Kabir Yusif. As the Governor of Kano State, he is the undisputed leader of the party. Everyone must show loyalty and willingness to work with him for the greater good of the greatest number.

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Zaura Empowers 5,000 PWDs Across Kano”

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Over 5,000 persons living with disabilities (PWDs) from all 44 local government areas of Kano State have received support through a wide-reaching empowerment program spearheaded by Abdussalam Abubakar Zaura known as A.A. Zaura.

The beneficiaries converged in Kano metropolis, where the empowerment forms were officially distributed.

Speaking at the event on behalf of AA Zaura, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Zaura said the initiative was designed to discourage street begging and promote self-reliance among PWDs across the state.

He added that program was designed to enhance economic inclusion and improve the quality of life for marginalized communities across the state

He noted that the gesture was part of a broader commitment to support vulnerable groups and integrate them into productive economic activities.

Alhaji Ado, a former Deputy Chairman of Ungoggo Local Government Area, emphasized that years of neglect and lack of adequate support from both government and well-meaning individuals had pushed many PWDs into street begging.

He stressed that the empowerment programme aims to reverse that trend by providing sustainable means of livelihood.
According to him, AA Zaura resolved to come to the aid of PWDs by offering various empowerment opportunities, including start up capital for small-scale businesses, sewing machines, scholarships, and other forms of assistance tailored to individual needs and interests, including education.

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He further disclosed the introduction of a new initiative tagged “AA Zaura Aqidah Programme,” under which 27 participants will be selected from each ward across the state to benefit from further empowerment, with special focus on youths.

Also speaking at the event, Garba Nuhu Darki, former member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Wudil Constituency and Director-General, Political Contact and Mobilization of the AA Zaura Movement, described the large turnout of PWDs as a clear indication of AA Zaura’s vision and leadership direction.

“To me, the gathering I witnessed today reflects the direction of AA Zaura’s ambition, especially considering that this empowerment programme is exclusively for persons living with disabilities,” he said.

He urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the support provided and to continue supporting the movement in order to achieve its broader political aspirations.

Earlier, Chief Protocol of the movement, Abubakar Yawale (popularly known as Baba Yawale), said PWDs occupy a special place in the heart of AA Zaura, adding that for over 20 years, AA Zaura has consistently supported persons with disabilities to enhance their wellbeing and productivity in society.

In his remarks, Isa PA assured the beneficiaries that more empowerment programmes were underway.

He revealed plans to procure hearing aids for persons with hearing impairments, walking sticks for the visually impaired, and electric wheelchairs for physically challenged persons. He, however, encouraged beneficiaries to ensure they obtained their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

In her remarks, Hajiya Maimuna Shitu, popularly known as Uwar Marayu, commended A.A. Zaura for his initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities and, by extension, orphans.

She urged the beneficiaries to rally behind Zaura’s vision of advancing the socio-economic welfare of the populace.

Hajiya Maimuna noted that all his efforts in capacity building and economic empowerment have been carried out independently, without external assistance.

She highlighted that Zaura has been funding these initiatives from his personal resources, acting in his capacity as a businessman rather than a government official.

Some of the beneficiaries expressed their happiness for the gesture and affirmed their loyalty to AA Zaura.

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