Aminu Ado Bayero Legally Remains Emir of Kano – Former Attorney General

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The former Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice for Kano State, M.A. Lawan, has issued a clarification on the recent Court of Appeal judgment regarding the Kano Emirate tussle.

In a detailed statement on Sunday, Lawan emphasized that the judgment had been misinterpreted by the Kano State government. He highlighted that there were two key rulings delivered by the Court of Appeal—one overturning the Federal High Court’s ruling on jurisdiction and another setting aside the judgment of the Kano State High Court.

“Contrary to the position of the Kano State government, the Court of Appeal did not validate the disputed Emirate Council Law of 2024 nor legalize the actions of the state government regarding chieftaincy appointments and reforms,” Lawan asserted.

He further clarified that the appellate court’s decision established that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters but did not support the Kano government’s claims or actions.

Lawan explained: “The Court of Appeal judgment nullifying Justice Liman’s ruling in suit FHC/KN/CS/182/2024 on lack of jurisdiction has no bearing on Justice Amobeda’s ruling in a separate case (FHC/KN/CS/190/2024) where His Highness Aminu Ado Bayero was awarded ₦10 million in damages for unlawful arrest ordered by the state governor. This ruling remains valid, and the appeal on it is still pending.”

He noted that the Kano State High Court had earlier invalidated Aminu Ado Bayero’s position as Emir under the new Emirate Law of 2024 while paving the way for Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II. However, this High Court ruling has now been set aside, with the appellate court ordering a retrial before a different judge.

“The implication is clear—His Highness Aminu Ado Bayero’s position as Emir of Kano remains legitimate while the attempted enthronement of Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II remains unsettled,” Lawan said.

He called on the Kano State government to desist from misleading the public about the court’s ruling, urging residents to continue supporting the traditional institutions of Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye Emirates.

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