The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judges of the Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court in response to the recent legal turmoil surrounding the Kano Emirate.
This summons follows the issuance of conflicting interim injunctions by the two courts, which have created significant uncertainty and tension within the state.
The conflicting rulings have intensified the ongoing legal and political disputes over the Kano Emirate, prompting the CJN to intervene to restore order and coherence.
At the heart of the disputes is the status and authority within the Kano Emirate, leading to divergent court orders that have further complicated the situation.
In his summons today, Justice Ariwoola emphasized the importance of “judicial coordination and the necessity for the judiciary to present a unified front, particularly in cases of substantial public interest.