Kano Emirate Dispute
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its judgment on the Council Repeal Law 2024 to 2 pm on Thursday. The ruling was initially scheduled for 12 pm today but was moved before noon.
The incumbent Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, had previously dethroned the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and reversed the establishment of the four emirates—Bichi, Rano, Karaye, and Gaya—created by his predecessor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
A newly passed state law was also used to reinstate the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, who had been ousted by Ganduje in 2020, as the 16th Emir of Kano.
Aminu Babba Danagundi, the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, contested the legality of this law and requested the court, through his lawyer Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), to declare it invalid.
Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, upon receiving the motion last Friday, adjourned the case to Thursday for consideration. The judge will also decide on a request for a stay of proceedings made by A.G. Wakil, the lawyer for the State Attorney General and the Kano State Government, who are also involved in the lawsuit against Danagundi.
This case is of significant interest as it will shape the future direction of the emirate dispute.
The Kano State command of the Nigeria Police Force has since admonished the public to remain peaceful and patriotic as the Court delivers its ruling.
Kano Emirate Dispute
In a statement issued earlier, the command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, reiterated the commitment of the command to protect lives and property, while warning against any attempt to incite violence.
“In collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, the command will strictly enforce the ban on public protests, processions and unlawful gatherings imposed by the state government.
“Violators and their sponsors will face legal consequences. Adequate security personnel will be deployed to maintain law and order.
“The public is urged to cooperate with the security forces and provide actionable information to preserve peace and detect deviants. Non-state actors, including vigilantes and hunters, are advised to refrain from participating in security operations under any guise,” he said.
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