The Kano State Government has clarified recent misunderstandings surrounding the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the ongoing emirship dispute, urging the public to rely on accurate legal information.
In a statement, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, stressed the importance of correcting the misinformation circulating in the media. At a press briefing held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, explained that the Court of Appeal, in its judgment on January 10, 2025, upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, and overturned the previous ruling by the Federal High Court in Kano.
Dederi further noted that Alhaji Aminu Dan’agundi, who disagreed with the ruling, has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He emphasized that the Court of Appeal’s decision remains valid and binding until overturned by the Supreme Court.
Additionally, Dederi clarified the role of the stay of execution granted by the Court of Appeal, describing it as a standard legal measure to maintain the status quo until the Supreme Court renders its final decision.
“The Kano State Government urges the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and avoid any form of provocation. The government has directed its legal team to carefully examine the proceedings and determine the next steps in accordance with the law,” the statement read.
On behalf of the governor, the Attorney General thanked the people of Kano State for their patience, understanding, and continuous prayers for peace and progress in both the state and the nation.
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