Victory For Emir Sanusi: Appeal Court Overturns Previous Ruling

Victory For Emir Sanusi: Appeal Court Overturns Previous Ruling

The palace of the 16th Emir of Kano erupted in celebration on Friday after Muhammadu Sanusi II triumphed at the Court of Appeal. The Abuja-based court overturned a June 20, 2024, ruling by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Federal…Victory For Emir Sanusi: Appeal Court Overturns Previous Ruling

High Court in Kano that had nullified actions taken by the Kano State Government, including Sanusi’s appointment as the 16th Emir of Kano, under the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024.

The Court of Appeal determined that Justice Liman’s order was made without jurisdiction, thereby invalidating the fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Aminu Babba Dan Agundi on behalf of the deposed 15th Emir, Aminu Bayero. The court clarified that the Federal High Court lacked authority to hear such a case.

This decision effectively concluded the protracted legal battle that had been a source of tension within the Kano Emirate.

Key Points from the Ruling
The appellate court stated that the Federal High Court should not have intervened in matters pertaining to the Kano State Emirate Council law. Led by Justice Mohammed Mustapha, the three-judge panel indicated that Dan Agundi’s claims on behalf of Bayero fell outside the realm of fundamental rights and were instead related to chieftaincy issues.

Referencing Section 251 of the Nigerian Constitution, the court pointed out that the Federal High Court is not equipped to address matters of chieftaincy.

Following the ruling, supporters of Sanusi hailed the verdict as a strong endorsement of the legal framework governing the Kano Emirate, solidifying Sanusi’s rightful position as the 16th Emir.

Previously, a Kano State High Court had issued a restraining order barring Bayero and four other dethroned emirs from asserting claims to the Emirate title.

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