Bayero to challenge Appeal Court ruling on Kano emirship at Supreme Court
The legal tussle over the Kano emirship continues as Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced plans to challenge the recent Court of Appeal judgment that favored the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, at the Supreme Court.
Speaking at the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi, who also holds the traditional title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, rejected the appellate court’s decision and declared his intention to seek redress at the highest judicial level.
“The emirship crisis has just begun; nobody can claim victory yet because we are challenging this ruling at the highest court,” Dan’Agundi asserted.
Dan’Agundi provided insights into the Court of Appeal’s judgment, emphasizing that the case remains unresolved.
“The judge who delivered the lead judgment suggested transferring the case to the state’s Chief Judge for redirection to ensure a fair hearing. They did not dismiss our claims outright but ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction,” he explained.
He further clarified, “The other two judges disagreed with the lead judgment, resulting in the appeal being struck out. That is why I am now appealing to the Supreme Court. Whatever the Supreme Court decides will be final, and we submit to the will of Allah. Until then, no one should celebrate a victory.”
Dan’Agundi also noted that legal processes are already in motion. “I have instructed my lawyers to obtain a certified true copy of the judgment. Once an appeal is lodged at the Supreme Court, the decision of a lower court is stayed until the case is fully resolved.”
Addressing Kano residents, Dan’Agundi urged calm and lawfulness as the legal proceedings unfold.
“We call on everyone to remain peaceful and law-abiding as we pursue justice through the legal system. Let us wait for the Supreme Court to make its final decision,” he stated.
The emirship dispute, which has captured national attention, now awaits its next chapter as the matter moves to the Supreme Court for a decisive ruling.
