The Kano State Government has issued clarification on the recent Court of Appeal judgment concerning the ongoing emirship dispute in the state.
The government said the Court of Appeal did not set aside its earlier judgment recognising Muhammadu Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, emphasised the need for accurate information regarding the legal proceedings.
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 judgment of the Federal High Court, Kano.
However, he noted that Alhaji Aminu Dan’agundi, dissatisfied with the verdict, has since filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
He further clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment remains valid and binding until the Supreme Court decides otherwise.
He described the recent stay of execution granted by the Court of Appeal as a standard legal procedure meant to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the case at the apex court.
“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 said.
The Attorney General on behalf of the governor 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.
