Kano Govt. Urges Warring Parties To Respect Court Judgement Regarding Emirship Tussle
The Kano State Government has urged all parties to respect the Appeal Court judgment on Kano Emirship dispute, involving Emir Sunusi, and collaborate with the government in promoting peace, unity, and progress.
Speaking at a joint press conference, the state’s Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Commissioner for Information, DG Media expressed satisfaction with the judgment.
They reiterated the government’s commitment to upholding justice, fairness, and the rule of law.
The Kano State Government welcomed the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, in the protracted Emirate Council dispute
The state government explained that the law enacted by the Kano state House of Assembly relating to Emirates and all actions taken by the Governor of Kano State pursuant to that law have been fully upheld and legalized by the Court of Appeal.
The government emphasized that the Court of Appeal’s decision reaffirms its authority in matters pertaining to traditional institutions and chieftaincy appointments.
The commissioners hinted that, the verdict also provides clarity on the jurisdictional boundaries of the courts in such disputes.
“The appellate court’s verdict overturned earlier decisions by the Federal High Court, effectively validating the state government’s actions on chieftaincy appointments and reforms”
“On behalf of the Kano State Government, we express our profound satisfaction with the Judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving His Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties”
The verdict overturns earlier decisions by the Federal High Court and validates the government’s lawful actions regarding the chieftaincy appointments and reforms in the state’s traditional institutions.
