The Federal High Court in Kano has set June 13, 2024, as the date to decide on its jurisdiction over the ongoing human rights lawsuits involving the Kano Emirate. The saga, reminiscent of a real-life Game of Thrones, remains as intense as ever.
Why It Matters
Presiding over the case, Justice Abdullahi Liman has also issued a court order to halt the reinstatement of former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. This legal battle, spearheaded by kingmaker Aminu Danangudi, seeks to prevent the Kano State Government and the Kano State House of Assembly from enforcing a repealed law.
The respondents in this legal showdown include the Kano State Government, the Kano State House of Assembly, the Attorney General of Kano State, the Kano Commissioner of Police, the Inspector General of Police, and the Department of State Services.
What They Are Saying
Both sides have presented their arguments, and now the court must decide whether it has the authority to rule on the restraining order against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II. Mohammadu Waziri, representing the applicant, argues that the court must determine if the Federal Government has the jurisdiction to hear this case. On the other side, Sule Magaji, representing the respondents, insists that their case has been made convincingly and it is now up to the court to adjudicate.
“the Federal Government has jurisdiction to entertain the case, whether the Federal Government has power to file the case or not,” among other issues.
Counsel for the respondent, Sule Magaji, said, “We have addressed the court in the best way we know. It’s left for the court to adjudicate on it.”
Bottom Line
As the dispute over the Kano Emirship continues, the position remains unoccupied, pending the court’s decision. The June 13 ruling will be crucial in determining whether the Federal High Court can proceed with the fundamental human rights case, potentially bringing an end to this prolonged Emirate tussle.
Stay tuned, as Kano’s real-life Game of Thrones unfolds.
