The deposed Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero said nobody is above the law, urging the people of Kano to remain calm and assuring that justice would prevail.
This is the first time the monarch spoke aftr his controversial dethronement by the NNPP-controlled Kano State Government on Thursday.
Mr Bayero at the Nasarawa palace in Kano when security chiefs in the state visited him Saturday morning.
The police chief, DSS director and other security chiefs in the state, had earlier revealed during a joint press briefing that they would obey court order that stopped the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano.
The monarch promised to accept whatever the law states, adding that Kano is an important state in Nigeria.
Speaking in Hausa, he said, “I call on the people to remain law-abiding while awaiting outcome of the legal process on this tussle.
“We call on the authority to do justice in this matter. Kano is a very influential state in Nigeria. Whatever affects Kano affects Nigeria. May peace reign in Kano. We pray for Allah to bless Kano with responsible and just leaders. Justice is the way to go on every issue. There will be justice. Nobody is above law. We will accept whatever the law says. I appreciate all the people who have shown concern. As I said, justice will take its course. We will keep on praying for peace in Kano State. May Allah the Almighty protect us.”