🔥BREAKING: N-Power Payment Crisis Escalates as Court Takes Fresh Action — Beneficiaries Await Justice

N-Power Payment Crisis Escalates as Court Takes Fresh Action — Beneficiaries Await Justice

N-Power Payment Delay: Court Adjourns Case to May 19, 2026 as Legal Battle Against Federal Government Intensifies

The prolonged delay in the payment of stipends to N-Power beneficiaries has entered a critical phase, as legal proceedings against the Federal Government continue to unfold in court.

This development follows increasing frustration among thousands of beneficiaries across Nigeria who have gone months without receiving their entitled payments under the N-Power social intervention programme.

According to popular activist and public commentator, Dan Bello, the legal action initiated on behalf of affected beneficiaries is steadily progressing. The case aims to compel the government and relevant authorities to fulfill their financial obligations and ensure accountability in the management of the scheme.

At the most recent court session held earlier today, proceedings took a notable turn. Out of all the defendants listed in the case, only the 3rd defendant was present in court. The absence of the 1st, 2nd, and 4th defendants raised concerns about their level of commitment to the legal process.

Speaking during the session, the plaintiffs’ counsel, Barrister Abba Hikima, informed the court that the 1st and 4th defendants had attended a previous hearing before the case was adjourned. He further clarified that official hearing notices had already been duly served to the 2nd and 3rd defendants in accordance with legal procedures.

Despite the absence of multiple defendants, the court maintained its stance on ensuring that justice is not delayed. The presiding judge confirmed that the matter had been properly mentioned and ruled that proceedings would not be stalled due to non-appearance.

Consequently, the court adjourned the case to May 19, 2026, for continuation of hearing, signaling that the case is moving forward regardless of delays or absence from some parties involved.

In addition, the court issued a directive that fresh hearing notices must be re-served to the 1st, 2nd, and 4th defendants to ensure full compliance with due process and to provide them another opportunity to appear before the court.

This case has now become a focal point in the broader discussion around transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Nigeria’s social intervention programmes. Many observers believe that the outcome of this legal battle could set a significant precedent for how similar issues are handled in the future.

For the beneficiaries, however, the situation remains urgent and deeply personal. Many rely heavily on these stipends for survival, and the continued delay has placed financial strain on individuals and families across the country.

As the next hearing date approaches, attention will remain fixed on both the government’s response and the judiciary’s handling of the matter. Stakeholders, analysts, and citizens alike are watching closely, as the final outcome could reshape trust in public welfare initiatives.

Hausa Translation 

Jinkirin biyan kuɗaɗen N-Power ya shiga wani sabon mataki mai muhimmanci, yayin da shari’ar da aka shigar a kan gwamnatin tarayya ke ci gaba a kotu ba tare da tsayawa ba.

Wannan lamari ya biyo bayan ƙorafe-ƙorafe da damuwa daga dubban matasa da ke cin gajiyar shirin N-Power, waɗanda suka shafe watanni suna jiran a biya su kuɗaɗensu ba tare da samun mafita ba.

Fitaccen ɗan gwagwarmaya, Dan Bello, ya bayyana cewa wannan shari’a da aka shigar domin kare haƙƙin masu cin gajiyar shirin na ci gaba da tafiya yadda ya kamata. Ya jaddada cewa manufar shari’ar ita ce tilasta wa gwamnati da hukumomin da abin ya shafa su sauke nauyin da ke kansu na biyan waɗanda ake binsu.

A zaman kotu na baya-bayan nan da aka gudanar yau, an samu wani muhimmin ci gaba. Daga cikin dukkan waɗanda ake ƙara, wanda aka kai ƙara na uku ne kaɗai ya halarta. Rashin halartar waɗanda ake ƙara na 1, na 2 da na 4 ya jawo tambayoyi daga jama’a kan yadda suke ɗaukar wannan shari’a.

Lauyan masu ƙara, Barrister Abba Hikima, ya sanar da kotu cewa waɗanda ake ƙara na 1 da na 4 sun halarci zaman da ya gabata kafin a ɗage shari’ar. Haka kuma ya tabbatar da cewa an riga an isar da takardun sanarwar sauraro ga waɗanda ake ƙara na 2 da na 3 kamar yadda doka ta tanada.

Duk da rashin zuwan wasu daga cikin waɗanda ake ƙara, kotu ta nuna cewa ba za ta bari hakan ya hana ci gaba da shari’ar ba. Alƙalin kotun ya tabbatar da cewa an ambaci shari’ar yadda ya kamata, kuma ba za a dakatar da ita saboda rashin halartar wasu ɓangarori ba.

Saboda haka, kotu ta ɗage shari’ar zuwa ranar 19 ga Mayu, 2026, domin ci gaba da sauraro, wanda ke nuna cewa shari’ar na tafiya gaba ba tare da wani tsaiko ba.

Haka kuma kotu ta bayar da umarni cewa dole ne a sake isar da takardun sanarwar sauraro ga waɗanda ake ƙara na 1, na 2 da na 4 domin tabbatar da cewa an bi doka yadda ya kamata kuma sun samu damar kare kansu.

Wannan shari’a yanzu ta zama muhimmin batu a cikin tattaunawar da ake yi kan gaskiya da rikon amana a shirye-shiryen tallafin gwamnati. Masana da dama na ganin cewa hukuncin da za a yanke zai iya zama darasi mai girma ga irin waɗannan shirye-shirye a nan gaba.

Ga masu cin gajiyar N-Power kuwa, lamarin ya wuce magana kawai — ya shafi rayuwarsu kai tsaye. Da yawa daga cikinsu suna dogaro da wannan kuɗi wajen tafiyar da rayuwarsu, kuma jinkirin ya jefa su cikin matsin tattalin arziki mai tsanani.

Yayin da ake tunkarar ranar sauraro ta gaba, hankalin jama’a na kan yadda gwamnati za ta mayar da martani da kuma yadda kotu za ta tafiyar da shari’ar.

🙏A ƙarshe, ana kira ga al’umma da su ci gaba da yi wa Barrister Abba Hikima addu’a domin samun nasara a wannan shari’a, musamman a wannan wata mai albarka.

💬 Tambaya mai tunani:

Shin wannan shari’a za ta kawo ƙarshen jinkirin biyan N-Power… ko kuwa wannan faɗa zai ƙara tsawo?