The Kano State Government has addressed widespread misinterpretations surrounding the recent Court of Appeal judgment on the ongoing emirship dispute.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the government emphasized the need for accurate information regarding the legal proceedings.
Speaking at a press briefing at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, clarified that the Court of Appeal, in its judgment on January 10, 2025, upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, effectively overturning an earlier Federal High Court ruling in Kano.
Dederi noted that Alhaji Aminu Dan’agundi, dissatisfied with the verdict, has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court. However, until the Supreme Court delivers its judgment, the Court of Appeal’s ruling remains valid and binding.
He further explained that the recent stay of execution granted by the Court of Appeal is a standard legal procedure designed to maintain the status quo until the apex court issues a final ruling.
“The Kano State Government urges the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and to avoid any provocation,” the statement read.
Additionally, the government has instructed its legal team to review the judgment and determine the appropriate next steps in accordance with the law.
The Attorney General, on behalf of the governor, expressed gratitude to the people of Kano State for their patience, understanding, and continued prayers for peace and progress in the state and the nation.
