FG faces legal battle over Kano Emirate crisis jurisdiction as court sets June 13 ruling. Delve into the complexities of the feud between FG and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi, with key arguments centering on the Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Law and its implications on the state's governance.
A Federal High Court in Kano State has postponed its ruling on jurisdiction in the Kano emirate crisis case to June 13 following heated arguments between counsels. The crisis arose after Governor Kabir Yusuf reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano, prompting a clash with Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir. Bayero, who ascended the throne after Sanusi's 2020 dethronement, has refused to step down despite the passage of the Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Law.
Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, Sarkin Dawaki Babba of the Kano Emirate, approached the court seeking to restrain the Kano State government, assembly, and security agencies from enforcing the repealed law. Respondents include the Kano State Government, State House of Assembly, Attorney General, and security agencies.
During the hearing, M.S Wazir, counsel to the applicant, argued for the court's jurisdiction, citing fundamental human rights. Conversely, Mahmoud Abubakar Magaji, representing the state government, contended that the court lacked jurisdiction, citing constitutional provisions. The judge adjourned the case for ruling on June 13.
