A Federal High Court in Kano has issued an injunction preventing the Kano State Government from implementing the recently repealed Kano State Emirate Council Law.
The order, granted by Justice Mohammed Liman, came after Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, a notable figure in the Kano Emirate, filed an application challenging the law.
The court’s decision has garnered significant attention, with documents related to the case circulating widely.
Following the court’s ruling, the Kano State House of Assembly’s action to dissolve the four emirates established under the repealed law has been put on hold.
This legislative move had led to the reappointment of Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano by Governor Abba Yusuf, reversing the decision made four years prior by then-Governor Umar Ganduje.
Additionally, the governor’s order for the five emirs appointed by Ganduje to vacate their positions and residences within 48 hours has been affected by the court’s decision.
The lawsuit, which has brought the issue of the Emir’s position to the forefront, involves several respondents, including state government officials and security agencies.
The court has mandated that all parties involved maintain the status quo before the law’s repeal until the fundamental rights application is heard on June 3, 2024.
This directive aims to preserve the peace and security of the state during the legal proceedings.
The law in question, the Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law, had expanded the Kano Emirate to include additional emirates.
Its repeal effectively dissolves these emirates, potentially restoring the Kano Emirate to its former unified structure.
