The Digest:
The Supreme Court has fixed April 19, 2027, for further hearing in the suit regarding the Kano emirate tussle between Mohammadu Sanusi II and Aminu Bayero. At Monday's sitting, the apex court heard preliminary arguments before announcing the adjournment. Aminu Babba Dan'Agundi, the appellant, described the date as "too far off" and said his legal team would explore options to move the date closer. The dispute dates back to Sanusi's dethronement in March 2020 and subsequent reinstatement in May 2024.
Key Points:
- The appellant argues the case should not take this long to resolve.
- The legal team intends to request an earlier hearing date.
- The dispute involves the 2019 law that divided the Kano emirate into five.
- Sanusi was deposed in 2020 and reinstated in 2024 after a new law was passed.
- The Court of Appeal previously ruled that the federal high court lacked jurisdiction
The Kano emirate crisis may continue for at least another year as the legal battle drags on.
Sources: The Cable, Daily Trust
