A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Ibrahim Ali Amin, popularly known as Little, has filed a suit at the Kano State High Court challenging the proposed establishment of an independent Hisbah reportedly spearheaded by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

Reports indicate that Ganduje plans to employ personnel from the Hisbah Board who were previously dismissed by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf—a move that has drawn criticism from stakeholders, who say it could threaten peace and stability in the state.

According to a statement by his media aide, Adnan Mukthar, Little had earlier written letters urging the parties involved to halt the move. Copies of the letter were sent to Ganduje, Governor Yusuf, Baffa Babba Danagundi, Haruna Ibn Sina, and the Department of State Services (DSS).

“Dissatisfied with their continued insistence on establishing the independent Hisbah, Little approached the Kano State High Court to seek legal redress,” the statement said.

The respondents listed in the suit include the Speaker and the Kano State House of Assembly, the Attorney General of Kano State, the Kano State Hisbah Board, Baffa Babba Danagundi, and Haruna Ibn Sina.

On his Facebook page, Little confirmed the legal action, describing the plan as an attempt to undermine peaceful coexistence in Kano amid ongoing security challenges.

“The peace of Kano State remains our utmost priority,” he said.