Kano State Government on Saturday hailed the Court of Appeal judgement on the emirate council dispute involving the dethroned 15th Emir of Kano Aminu Bayero and the reinstated 16th Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.
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This was made known in a joint brief by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mohammed Tajo Othman Commissioner, and that of Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya.
Also at the briefing were all the chairmen of the state’s 44 local government councils as well as the Special Adviser on the Emirates Council, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad Naniya.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday set aside the June 20 order by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal High Court, Kano, nullifying the steps/actions taken by the Kano State Government pursuant to the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024, including the appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.
Speaking at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano, the Commissioner for Justice said the verdict overturns earlier decisions by the Federal High Court and validates the government’s lawful actions regarding the chieftaincy appointments and reforms in the state’s traditional institutions.
“This ruling reaffirms the government’s commitment to justice, fairness, and adherence to due process in our efforts to modernise traditional structures while preserving the cultural heritage of Kano State.
“The judgment further clarifies the rightful jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters, underscoring the constitutional boundaries of the courts in such affairs,” he said.
He urged all public and private institutions, as well as individuals, to comply with the Court of Appeal decision and act accordingly to give full effect to the Judgment.
Dederi said: “The decision by the appellate court to void previous judgments that questioned the state’s lawful appointments underscores the correctness of our actions and strengthens our resolve to continue reforms for equitable representation and inclusive governance.
“For the avoidance of doubt, all decisions, pronouncements, and orders made by the Federal High Court Kano have been quashed and set aside by the Court of Appeal.
“Furthermore, the law enacted by the Kano state House of Assembly relating to Emirates and all actions taken by the Governor of Kano State pursuant to that law have been fully upheld and legalised by the Court of Appeal.”
He added that the State Government was grateful to the judiciary “for upholding the principles of justice and fairness,” assuring the Abba Yusuf administration’s commitment to working with traditional institutions, ensuring harmony, and fostering development across all emirates.
“We urge all parties to respect the court’s Judgment and join hands with the government to promote peace, unity, and progress in our beloved state.
“Let us continue to prioritise the collective good of Kano State above all individual interests,” he said.
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