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A new legal battle has erupted over plans to appoint a Deputy Governor in Kano State, as lawyers have approached the court seeking to halt the State House of Assembly from screening Murtala Garo for the position.

In a letter dated April 15, 2026, and addressed to the Speaker, Jibrin Falgore, a law firm, Suleiman Mohammed & Co., stated that it had instituted a case on behalf of Kuliyya Muhammad Salihu and two others.

The lawyers explained that the suit challenges the planned screening of Garo and is already before the Kano State High Court.

They noted that the case, marked K/360/2026, is still pending, stressing that the matter is sub judice.

According to them, it would be improper for the Assembly to proceed with any action while the case remains unresolved.

They cautioned lawmakers to suspend all steps relating to the screening, warning that any action taken during the pendency of the case could prejudice the course of justice.

A copy of the letter was also sent to the Clerk of the Assembly, with lawmakers confirming receipt.

The development comes amid rising political tension in Kano over the deputy governorship position, with various groups reportedly holding meetings and engaging in lobbying.

The fresh court case has further deepened the growing political crisis in the state.

Lawyers move to stop screening of Garo for Kano deputy governorship

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Sources familiar with the situation described the development as “deeply damaging,” alleging that both factions are being directly influenced and funded by the sons of the former vice president.