The Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its ruling on the validity of the Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024 to 2 PM today. The initial judgment was set for 12 PM but was rescheduled before midday, a change communicated by the court clerk to all involved parties.
In addition to addressing the law's validity, the court will also consider a motion for a stay of proceedings filed by A.G. Wakil, representing the State’s Attorney General and the Kano State Government, who are respondents in the suit brought by Aminu Danagundi.
The contested law, passed by the Kano State House of Assembly on May 23 and swiftly signed by Governor Abba Yusuf, led to the dethronement of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Furthermore, it reversed the creation of four emirates—Bichi, Rano, Karaye, and Gaya—established in 2020 by former governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
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Aminu Danagundi, represented by Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), is challenging the legality of the new law and seeks to have it declared null and void.
After hearing the motion last Friday, Justice Abdullahi Liman of the Federal High Court in Kano adjourned the ruling to today. Eyitayo Fatogun (SAN), counsel for the State House of Assembly and its speaker, informed the court of a notice of appeal filed at the Court of Appeal, seeking a stay of proceedings. However, Justice Liman noted that no evidence showed the appeal had been entered nor any formal application for a stay filed.
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