A Kano High Court has granted an interim injunction restraining the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) and four other parties from interfering in the affairs of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano.
Justice Sanusi Ado Ma’aji of the Kano State High Court, Judicial Division, issued the order while ruling on an ex parte motion filed by the management of the university.
The respondents in the suit include the Kano State Government, the PCACC, the Kano State House of Assembly, the Attorney-General of Kano State, and concerned parents of students of the institution.
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In an order dated December 11, 2025, Justice Ma’aji restrained the respondents, either by themselves or through agents, from inviting officials of the university or interfering in its administrative and academic activities, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The court also directed all parties to maintain the status quo in relation to the matter between the applicant and the first respondent until the originating summons is determined.
Justice Ma’aji further granted leave to the applicant to serve court processes on the fifth respondent at its office located at No. 224, Sabo Bakin Zuwo, Kano.
The matter was adjourned to December 29, 2025, for further proceedings. The order was issued under the hand and seal of the presiding judge and duly endorsed by the Principal Registrar of the court.