Kano Court Declares Ganduje-Era Action on Tiamin Unlawful, Company Celebrates With Prayers

A businessman, Aminu Ahmad Tiamin, led a special prayer session in Kano State on Friday following a legal victory against the Kano State Government over the revocation and demolition of his hospital project property.

The prayer session took place at the disputed site along Court Road in Gyadi Gyadi, Tarauni Local Government Area, and was attended by clerics, political associates, friends, and other guests.

The event included Qur’anic recitations and prayers in response to the court ruling.

The legal dispute involved a property owned by Tiamin Multi-Services Global Limited, which was revoked and demolished during the administration of former Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

The state government claimed it acted in the public interest, revoking the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) and constructing classroom blocks on the site.

However, the buildings were reportedly not put to use until the end of Ganduje’s tenure.

The company, through its legal representative Saidu Muhammad Tudun Wada, filed a lawsuit seeking the return of the land, recognition of its C-of-O, and compensation for what it described as an illegal demolition.

In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Ibrahim Musa Muhammadu of the Kano High Court ruled in favor of Tiamin Multi-Services Global Limited.

The court declared the government’s actions unlawful, citing the absence of proper notice and a violation of the company’s rights under the Land Use Act.

Justice Muhammadu awarded the company ₦2.6 billion in total compensation, including ₦2.125 billion in general damages, ₦500 million for the government’s conduct, and ₦10 million in legal costs.

He also affirmed the validity of the Certificates of Occupancy—LKN/COM/2017/116 (recertified as LPKN 1188), MLKN01622, and MLKN01837—confirming the company’s ownership of the land.

“The demolition of the multi-million-naira structure without valid notice or the opportunity to be heard is unconstitutional and illegal,” the judge stated.

Reacting to the ruling, Tiamin said, “This victory is not just mine but for everyone who believes in truth and fairness. I thank Allah for guiding the judiciary to uphold justice.”

Some attendees welcomed the judgment and offered prayers for continued justice and peace in Kano State.

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