The Kano State Government has addressed widespread misinterpretations surrounding the recent Court of Appeal judgment on the ongoing emirship dispute, urging the public to rely on accurate legal information.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, in a statement emphasized the need to clarify reports circulating in the media.
Speaking at a press briefing at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, explained that the Court of Appeal, in its judgment delivered on January 10, 2025, upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, and overturned the previous ruling of the Federal High Court, Kano.
However, Dederi noted that Alhaji Aminu Dan’agundi, who was dissatisfied with the ruling, has since filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He further stated that the Court of Appeal’s judgment remains valid and binding unless overturned by the Supreme Court.
He also clarified the significance of the stay of execution granted by the Court of Appeal, describing it as a standard legal procedure aimed at maintaining the status quo until the Supreme Court delivers its final verdict.
“The Kano State Government urges the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and avoid any form of provocation. The government has also instructed its legal team to study the outcome of the proceedings and determine the next steps in line with the law,” the statement read.
On behalf of the governor, the Attorney General expressed appreciation to the people of Kano State for their patience, understanding, and unwavering prayers for peace and progress in the state and the nation at large.
Source: Linda Ikeji Blog
