The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, based in Kano, rejected requests from several former commissioners of the Kano State Executive Council who sought to stop the state government from retrieving the official vehicles assigned to them during their tenure. The court's decision came after a review of identical ex parte applications presented by the former officials, all of whom were denied interim orders. Justice Mahmood Abba Namtari presided over the case and determined that the matters required further deliberation before any decision could be made.

During the court session, the applications were consolidated into a single hearing, but the judge ultimately ruled against granting the immediate reliefs sought by the former commissioners. The court directed that these cases be scheduled for subsequent hearing, making a significant decision that could impact the amount of time the ex-commissioners must wait before any resolutions are reached. The new hearing date has been set for March 10, 2026, reflecting the legal processes that will follow.

Among those affected by the ruling are notable figures, including Yusuf Kofar-Mata, the former Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, and others holding various portfolios, such as Internal Security and Youth. This legal battle highlights the complexities often encountered by former government officials in managing state assets post-tenure, and it underscores the legal limitations that former appointees face regarding possession of official resources after leaving office.