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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has put a hold on the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. A three-member panel, led by Justice Okon Abang, ruled on Friday to suspend the enforcement of a previous judgment that had cleared the way for Sanusi’s return.
The court cited the need to maintain order pending an appeal at the Supreme Court. The legal dispute began when a Federal High Court in Kano nullified the law reinstating Sanusi, directing all parties to uphold the status quo under Emir Ado Bayero.
The appellate court ruled that the case should be handled by the Kano State High Court, striking it out and awarding N500,000 in costs.