Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has congratulated Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II, following a recent court judgment in his favor.
El-Rufai expressed his views on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the Federal High Court had overstepped its jurisdiction by delving into chieftaincy issues outside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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“The Federal High Court has no business dabbling into chieftaincy matters outside of the FCT,” El-Rufai remarked.
He further criticized the presiding judge for delivering what he described as an “intentionally erroneous and disgraceful judgment,” and called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to discipline the judge accordingly.
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PRIME TIME NEWS gathered that wild jubilations erupted in Kano on Friday, following the victory of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in a crucial legal battle at the Court of Appeal, Abuja.
The court had ruled in favour of Sanusi, striking out the fundamental human rights case filed by Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano.
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The decision had brought an end to a long-running legal dispute that threatened the foundation of the Kano Emirate.
The Appeal Court ruled that Bayero’s case, which sought to challenge Emir Sanusi’s position, lacked merit.
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The court further declared that the Federal High Court had no jurisdiction to intervene in matters pertaining to the Kano State Emirate Council law.
It emphasized that the principal reliefs sought by Bayero fell outside the scope of fundamental human rights and were, in fact, related to chieftaincy matters.
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Citing Section 251 of the Nigerian Constitution, the court pointed out that the Federal High Court does not have the authority to handle issues related to chieftaincy.
This pivotal ruling is seen as a clear endorsement of the legal framework governing the Kano Emirate and a decisive affirmation of Emir Sanusi’s rightful position.
Earlier, a Kano State High Court had issued a restraining order against Bayero and four other former Emirs, preventing them from laying claim to the Emirship title.
The ruling has been hailed by the Emir’s supporters and many people in state who see it as a victory not only for the Emir but also for the integrity of the state’s traditional institutions.
The court’s decision is expected to bring an end to the prolonged legal drama, allowing Emir Sanusi to continue his leadership of the Kano Emirate without further challenges
PRIME TIME