By Bashir Bello

KANO — The Kano State Government has clarified that the Court of Appeal did not overturn its earlier judgment recognizing Muhammadu Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano.

The State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Bar. Haruna Dederi, made this known on Saturday while addressing speculations surrounding the recent stay of execution granted by the appellate court.

Setting the record straight, Dederi explained that Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, a party in the case who was dissatisfied with the Appeal Court’s ruling, had applied for a stay of execution pending the Supreme Court’s decision. The court granted the request, but this did not mean it had nullified its previous judgment.

“The Court of Appeal only ordered that the status quo be maintained; it did not set aside its judgment,” Dederi stated.

He further elaborated:

“On January 10, 2025, the Court of Appeal delivered a judgment upholding the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, and setting aside the ruling of the Federal High Court, Kano, which had nullified actions taken by the Kano State Government under the Kano Emirate Council (Repeal) Law, 2024.

“Dissatisfied with this decision, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi appealed to the Supreme Court of Nigeria and subsequently filed an application for a stay of execution of the Appeal Court’s judgment.

“The panel of justices granted the stay, pending the determination of the substantive appeal at the Supreme Court. This is a routine judicial procedure to maintain the status quo while an appeal is being heard.

“However, it is concerning to see misleading headlines and reports suggesting otherwise. These misrepresentations appear to be aimed at creating discord among Kano residents.”

Dederi urged the public to remain calm and law-abiding, emphasizing that the judiciary must be respected as a sacred institution.



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