Former Attorney-General of Kano State, M A Lawan, has clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the Kano State Emirate dispute was misunderstood by the Kano State government.
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According to Lawan, the Court of Appeal’s judgment consists of two parts: one overturning the Federal High Court’s ruling on jurisdiction and the other overturning the Kano High Court’s judgment .
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Lawan emphasized that the Court of Appeal did not validate the disputed Emirate Council Law of 2024 or the government’s actions regarding chieftaincy appointments and reforms.
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Instead, the court held that the Federal High Court has no jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters .
The judgment also nullified the Kano State High Court’s ruling, which had declared the Emirship of Aminu Ado Bayero and four other emirs improper.
The Court of Appeal ordered a retrial before another judge, effectively legitimizing Bayero’s continuous occupation of the throne .
Lawan advised the Kano State government to stop misleading the public and instead respect the court’s judgment. He also called on the people of Kano State to support the five emirates .
Daily Trust