The Kano Emirship dispute has taken a new turn as the Court of Appeal in Abuja directs all parties involved to exercise caution while awaiting the Supreme Court’s hearing.
This development comes after the appellate court put a hold on actions that opposed the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.
The controversy surrounds Sanusi II’s reinstatement by the Kano State Government, based on the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024.
This law not only reinstated Sanusi II but also validated the removal of Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir, along with four other first-class emirs appointed by the former governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The situation became more complex when Justice Okon Abang ordered a stay of execution on the Appeal Court’s judgment that validated Sanusi II’s reinstatement.
However, the respondents disputed this ruling, arguing that it misinterpreted constitutional provisions, especially since an appeal had already been filed at the Supreme Court.
In the latest hearing, counsel for the Kano State Government informed the court that all necessary legal actions had been completed, including transmitting the record to the Supreme Court.
This transmission effectively puts a hold on any actions related to the Appeal Court’s ruling, pending the Supreme Court’s decision.
As a result, the Court of Appeal has ordered all parties to exercise caution while awaiting the Supreme Court’s hearing, effectively returning the case to the apex court for final determination.
