In a significant development, a Federal High Court in Kano has nullified the steps taken by the Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law, by implication is Aminu Ado Bayerostill the emir of Kano.
This decision, Elanza News reports has far-reaching implications for the state government’s attempt to dethrone Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano.
Elanza News reports that the Kano House of Assembly had repealed the law, leading to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf implementing the repeal by removing Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero from his position as Emir of Kano.
Additionally, the governor also reversed the creation of four emirates, namely Bichi, Rano, Karaye, and Gaya, and dismissed the Emirs appointed by his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Furthermore, the law was utilized to reinstate Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Sanusi II had previously been dethroned by Ganduje in 2020.
However, Aminu Babba Danagundi, a kingmaker in the former Kano emirate and the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, raised concerns about the law’s legitimacy.
Through his counsel, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), Danagundi challenged the law and sought its nullification.
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman set aside the actions of the Kano government, ordering all parties involved to maintain the status quo.
The judge, Elanza News reports, emphasized that the defendants were fully aware of the interim order issued by the court but chose to disregard it and proceeded with the implementation of the law.
Furthermore, the judge declared his intention to exercise his coercive powers to ensure compliance with his order.
This ruling has significant implications for the governance of Kano state and the position of Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano.
Elanza News reports that the decision of the court sets the stage for potential legal battles and further developments in the ongoing saga surrounding the Kano Emirates Council Law.
