*Restrains AGF, Police, Army, Others from Acting Against Emir Aminu Ado Bayero
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The Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order granting an interim injunction to protect His Royal Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano, from any form of arrest, detention, or harassment by various government agencies and security forces.
The order, issued by Justice S. A. Amobeda on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in suit number FHC/KN/CS/190/2024, restrains the respondents, including the Attorney General of the Federation, Attorney General of Kano State, Nigeria Police Force, Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police Kano Command, State Security Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Airforce, from taking any action against the Emir pending the hearing and determination of the originating motion.
The court order specifically prohibits the respondents, their agents, servants, or any other person or authority from inviting, arresting, detaining, threatening, intimidating, harassing, raiding, or tampering with the Emir’s rights. The order also restrains the respondents from denying the Emir access to his official residence and palace at Kofar Kudu, as well as the enjoyment of all rights and privileges accrued to him by virtue of being the Emir of Kano State.
Furthermore, the court granted leave to the bailiff to serve the processes to the respondents through their respective offices in Kano State, deeming the service as valid, personal, and proper. The court also acknowledged an earlier order made by Justice Liman on May 23, 2024, in suit number FHC/KN/CS/182/2024.
Justice Amobeda emphasized that the order was made in the interest of justice and the maintenance of peace in Kano State. The court also ordered an expeditious hearing of the suit, with the respondents given 72 hours (3 days) to file their processes upon being served with the order and the court processes.
The suit has been adjourned to June 4, 2024, for definite hearing. The order and the court processes are to be served on all the respondents immediately.
Meanwhile, the order issued by the Federal High Court in Kano, granting an interim injunction to protect Emir Aminu Ado Bayero from arrest, detention, or harassment, has sparked a wave of criticism and controversy on social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Many prominent figures and concerned citizens have taken to the platform to express their disapproval of the court’s decision and the perceived politicization of the judiciary in the ongoing Kano Emirate tussle.
Raymond Nkannebe, a commentator on X, remarked sarcastically, “It appears ‘Court Orders’ are selling faster than hot pants in #Kano,” implying that the frequency and ease with which court orders are being issued in the case raise questions about the integrity of the judicial process.
Chidi Odinkalu, a well-known activist and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, also weighed in on the matter. In a tweet, he wrote, “In Kano, a 3rd judge & 2nd judge of @FederalHigh, Simon Amoeba đŚ , has joined the fray in the #GameOfThrones. He was the judge known as Simon Amobeda whom my friend, #LittleNapoleon, @senatorbenayade in Calabar State used to harass our friend, @agbajalingo_, in Cross-River State.”
Odinkalu’s tweet suggests that the judge involved in the current case has a history of controversial rulings and alleged harassment of individuals.
Other concerned citizens also expressed their disappointment and frustration with the judiciary. One user wrote, “Shame on our judiciary. Their brazen acts of irresponsibility are all part of why we live in a lawless system! APC has reduced our courts to nothing more than mere pressure groups. Their orders now carry the weight of a communique or less. Such a shame.”
The sentiment reflects a growing concern among Nigerians that the judiciary is being influenced by political interests, undermining its independence and credibility.
Further fueling the controversy is the fact that the order was reportedly made on May 25 but signed and published on May 28, raising questions about the timing and procedural propriety of the court’s decision.
Some commentators have even called for a state of emergency in the legal profession, with one user stating, “We are in a season of ‘Judicial Anomie’ God help us!” The term “judicial anomie” suggests a breakdown of norms and values within the judiciary, leading to a sense of lawlessness and chaos.
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