The Kano State Government has issued a clarification regarding the recent Court of Appeal judgment in the ongoing emirship dispute, addressing widespread misinterpretations and speculative reports in the media.
In a statement released on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the government provided important details on the legal developments.
At a press briefing held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, stressed the importance of accurate information concerning the legal proceedings.
Dederi explained that the Court of Appeal, in its judgment delivered on January 10, 2025, upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, effectively overturning the previous judgment of the Federal High Court in Kano.
However, he noted that Alhaji Aminu Dan’agundi, dissatisfied with the verdict, has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The Attorney General further clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgment remains valid and binding unless overturned by the Supreme Court. He described the recent stay of execution granted by the Court of Appeal as a routine legal measure to preserve the status quo pending the apex court’s ruling.
“The Kano State Government urges the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and refrain from any form of provocation,” the statement read. “The government has also instructed its legal team to thoroughly examine the outcome of the proceedings and determine the appropriate next steps in accordance with the law.”
On behalf of the governor, the Attorney General also expressed gratitude to the people of Kano State for their patience, understanding, and unwavering prayers for peace and progress both in the state and the nation at large.
