The Court of Appeal in Abuja has scheduled October 17 for the hearing of appeals concerning the ongoing emirship dispute in Kano State.
The case revolves around the appointment of the Emir of Kano, which has led to legal battles involving multiple parties.
A three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Mohammed Mustapha, reserved judgment on Monday after hearing arguments from the lawyers involved.
The two major appeals were filed by Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero against the Attorney General of Kano State and 10 others, as well as a separate case between the Kano State House of Assembly and Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, along with six others.
The court will also address a motion to stay the execution of the July 25 judgment related to the enforcement of fundamental rights.
A Federal High Court In Kano, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Liman, had earlier nullified Governor Abba Yusuf’s decision to depose Emir Ado Bayero and appoint Muhammadu Sanusi II on May 23.
Additionally, the court declared the Kano Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill, 2024, passed by the Kano State House of Assembly, as “null and void,” which effectively voided Bayero’s position.
The judge remarked, “The above action violates the order of this court earlier stated,” adding, “The balance of convenience is on the applicant herein (Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi).”
However, a ruling from the Kano State High Court had also restrained Ado Bayero from acting as the emir.
Kano Times
