Emirship tussle
By Ahmed Mohammad Kano
The Kano State Government has addressed recent misrepresentations surrounding the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the emirship dispute, reaffirming that the January 10, 2025, judgment remains valid and has not been set aside.
Attorney General Haruna Isa Dederi clarified that the Court of Appeal’s decision to grant a stay of execution does not overturn its earlier ruling, which upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, and reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.
The government explained that the stay of execution is a standard judicial procedure following an appeal filed at the Supreme Court by Alhaji Aminu Baba Dan’Agundi, a key figure loyal to the deposed 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero.
This stay maintains the status quo until the Supreme Court delivers its final verdict ¹.
Dederi emphasized that the Court of Appeal’s judgment is still standing and subsisting, and only the Supreme Court has the authority to overturn it.
The government expressed concerns over misleading reports and urged the public to disregard false narratives aimed at creating discord.
The government reassured Kano residents of its commitment to due process and legal measures, with its legal team reviewing the latest court ruling to determine the next course of action.
The public was urged to remain law-abiding and avoid provocation, with the government dedicated to maintaining peace and stability in the state.
