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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A Kano State High Court has set Monday, April 27, 2026, to hear a case over access to public information on constituency projects.<\/p>\n

The case was filed by a human rights and anti-corruption activist, Umar Ibrahim Umar, after the State Commissioner for Works and Housing allegedly failed to respond to his Freedom of Information (FOI) request.<\/p>\n

Umar is asking the court to compel the government to release details of constituency projects.<\/p>\n

He said this would help improve transparency and allow journalists, civil society groups, and citizens to track how public funds are spent.<\/p>\n

The situation became more controversial when the commissioner reportedly asked for N100m as a processing fee before releasing the information.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Umar confirmed the hearing date and venue.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cThe matter will be heard at the Kano State High Court, Audu Bako Secretariat, where all necessary court processes have already been duly served on the Commissioner.\u201d<\/p>\n

He explained that the issue began after he submitted a formal request on October 10, 2025, seeking details of constituency projects in Kano State.<\/p>\n

Umar also called on the public and the media to pay attention to the case.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cThe public, media and civil society organisations are encouraged to follow proceedings closely, as the case raises critical questions about access to public information, transparency and the rule of law.\u201d<\/p>\n

The activist has already taken the commissioner, Engr. Marwan Ahmed, to court, describing the N100m demand as illegal, excessive, and contrary to the FOI Act.<\/p>\n

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