Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero is to challenge the latest Court of Appeal judgment confirming the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, who revealed this, added that the appellate court’s decision has been rejected and pledged to seek redress at the Supreme Court.
According to Dan’Agundi, “the emirship crisis has just begun; nobody can claim victory yet because we are challenging this ruling at the highest court.
“I have already instructed my lawyers to obtain a certified true copy of the judgment. Once an appeal is lodged at the Supreme Court, the decision of a lower court is stayed until the case is fully resolved.
“The judge who delivered the lead judgment suggested transferring the case to the state’s Chief Judge for redirection to ensure a fair hearing. They did not dismiss our claims outright but ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction.
“The other two judges disagreed with the lead judgment, resulting in the appeal being struck out. That is why I am now appealing to the Supreme Court. Whatever the Supreme Court decides will be final, and we submit to the will of Allah. Until then, no one should celebrate a victory.”
He urged the people of Kano to remain calm as law-abiding as the legal proceedings continue.
Dan’Agundi initially sought enforcement of fundamental human rights through the Federal High Court, alleging violations during the emirship dispute.
