The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is being called upon to step in after Malam Surajo Yarima’s home, valued at around ₦20 million, was allegedly sold for just ₦2 million by a court to settle a ₦300,000 debt.
In a heartfelt interview in Kano, Yarima recounted the shocking events that led to the sale of his house. He explained that the court auctioned his property after he failed to attend a hearing for a lawsuit filed by a creditor, due to his absence from the state at the time.
Despite being served with multiple summons notices, Yarima was unable to respond to the court proceedings, and the house was eventually sold to settle the debt, leaving him, his wife, and nine children without a home.
Yarima managed to raise the ₦300,000 debt after the auction, but when he offered it to the creditor, his offer was rejected. Meanwhile, the court clarified that he had a three-week window to appeal the judgment, but Yarima missed the deadline.
“The auction took place on January 4th, and I came up with the ₦300,000 by January 6th. Unfortunately, the creditor refused to accept the payment, and now my family and I have been left homeless, sleeping outside,” Yarima said with deep sorrow.
Now, Yarima is calling on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to intervene and ensure that justice is done in his case, as he seeks a resolution that can restore fairness and security for his family.
