By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
The Landlords/Caretakers Association, Kano, has dragged the chairman of Fagge Local Government Area (first defendant), Fagge Local Government Area (second defendant) and a consulting firm–A.A.J Global Concepts Nigeria LTD (third defendant), to a Kano High Court sitting in Gezawa over exorbitant tenancy fees imposed on them by the local authorities.
The Vacation Court No.4, Gezawa Division, presided over by Justice Musa Daihuru Mohammed, ordered the first, second and third defendants to maintain the status quo until 25 August when the Motion on Notice is slated for hearing.
According to the Court Order: “Upon reading the motion part together with 29 paragraphs accompanying affidavit in support duly deposed to by Mr. Kunle Johnson Ogunleye (the secretary of the plaintiff/Applicant), dated 18th day of August, 2025, and written address filed by the plaintiff/applicant counsel.
“And after hearing Morgan C. Omereonye Esq. (appearing with U. Akpan Esq.) Counsel for the plaintiff/applicant.
“It is hereby ordered as follows: That parties shall maintain status quo pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice filed on 11/8/2025.
“The Motion on Notice is slated for hearing on the 25th day of August, 2025 for hearing of the Motion on Notice.”
Our Correspondent reports that landlords and caretakers in Sabon Gari had cried out over what they described as exorbitant tenancy fees slammed on them by the authorities of Fagge Local Government Area.
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