The Kano State Government says there’s no cause for alarm, as it clarifies the Court of Appeal ruling over the Kano emirship dispute.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, explained that the Court of Appeal judgment delivered on January 10, 2025, upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, and overturned the ruling of the Federal High Court, Kano.
However, he noted that Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, dissatisfied with the verdict, has since filed an appeal before the Supreme Court.
He further clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment remains valid, and binding until the Supreme Court decides otherwise.
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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 final determination of the case at the apex court.
The state government urged the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and avoid any form of provocation.
The commissioner added that the state government has also instructed its legal team to study the outcome of the proceedings, and determine the next steps in line with the law.
Dederi on behalf the state 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.
