By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
A Kebbi State High Court, presided over by Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje, has granted a motion exparte filed by Ibrahim Mohammed and 10 others, ordering the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bashar Isa Mohammed, and Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC) to file their defense within 7 days of service.
The claimants had filed a pre-election matter challenging the defendants and sought an order abridging the time for filing processes, counter affidavit, and reply. The court granted the motion, ordering:
– Parties to file processes within a shortened timeframe
– Defendants to file defense within 7 days of service
– Plaintiff to file reply on point of law within 3 days
– Accelerated hearing of the substantive suit
The matter was adjourned to August 16, 2024.
