A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Hajiya Aisha Amart against the Kano State Censorship Board.
The lawsuit aimed at halting the Censorship Board from intervening in the company’s involvement with film copyright and downloading activities in Kano.
This action has been a source of contention between the Kano State Censorship Board and the company for several years.
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In his ruling, Justice Simon A. Amobeda stated that the court lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate the substantive matter, and therefore, Hajiya Amart’s lawsuit has been dismissed.
Reports indicate that the proprietor of Amart Enterprises, Hajiya Aisha Amart, has conflicted with the Kano State Censorship Board following the concerns raised by the Association of Kano Film Downloaders about the company’s disruptive operations to ES, Abba El-Mustapha.
The company had failed to adhere to an agreement with the board, which led to the failure to resolve the issue without the intervention of the court.
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Speaking shortly after the court’s decision, Alh. Abba El-Mustapha expressed his satisfaction with the judgement.
Abba El-Mustapha reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the interests of all stakeholders, particularly those who lack a voice, and to ensuring compliance with the law.
He emphasised that the Kano State Film Censors Board would not tolerate any actions that undermine the law, regardless of personal relationships or affiliations.
El-Mustapha called on all stakeholders to adhere to the law and to provide their full support and cooperation in advancing the Kannywood film industry and achieving its goals.