By Tgnews Reporter, Kano
In a significant development at the Kano State High Court Vacation No. 2, presided over by Hon. Justice Maryam Sabo, the court has ruled that ex parte orders issued on August 11 and August 18, 2025, against the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) have expired, dismissing claims of contempt against ECWA President, Rev. Dr. Job Ayuba Bagat.
Barr Amos I. Ango, representing ECWA, clarified that no contempt proceedings are currently active against the ECWA President. “In law, there is a laid-down procedure for contempt proceedings. The onus is on the plaintiffs to prove that the ECWA President was personally served with the court order, which is the principal issue the court will determine,” Ango stated.
In law, there is a laid-down procedure for contempt proceedings
He emphasized that the court operates on facts, not speculation, and dismissed the plaintiffs’ allegations as “propaganda” and “grossly erroneous.”
The court’s ruling confirmed that the ex parte orders, related to the inauguration of the reversed Kano Central District Church Council (DCC), had lapsed due to the effluxion of time.
Ango noted that such orders are time-bound, typically lasting seven days, and thus held no legal weight after their expiration. The court further acknowledged that the issue of whether ECWA was properly served with the orders remains unresolved and will be addressed by a new judge, as the case file is set to be redirected by the Chief Judge.
This is their style—lies and media propaganda. People should disregard such information
Ango criticized the plaintiffs’ counsel, led by B.Y. Gambo for allegedly misrepresenting court proceedings in the media.
He described their claim that the court granted leave to commence contempt proceedings as “laughable” and a “display of ignorance,” asserting that no such leave is required under Nigerian law. “This is their style—lies and media propaganda. People should disregard such information,” Ango urged.
The plaintiffs’ counsel had argued that the ex parte order remained valid pending the hearing of the motion on notice and contended that the ECWA President violated the order by inaugurating the Kano Central DCC.
Barr Ango has described the attitude of B.Y. Gambo as unethical and unprofessional, disgracing the Law noble profession not minding the guiding principles of court proceedings. He Clarified that the Nigerian Law, a counsel doesn’t need to wait for a court to grant him leave to commence a contempt proceeding
The case has been adjourned to October 9, 2025, for further proceedings before a new judge and the absence of Barr. Yakubu Saleh Bawa in Court, ECWA’s senior Lawyer was said to been preparing on the next hearing of the case to announce appearance.
ECWA’s counsel declined to comment further, citing the ongoing nature of the case, and urged the public to dismiss misleading reports. This ruling underscores no contempt and reject false narratives. It also marks a significant moment in the legal battle over the Kano Central DCC, with the court’s decision reinforcing the expiration of the contested orders.
