The Federal High Court in Kano, has ruled against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi (the 2nd) as Emir of the Kano Emirate.
While the judge, Justice Abdullahi Liman, refused the application to declare the amended Kano Emirate law null and void, he overturned all the actions taken by Governor Abba Yusuf after the controversial law was amended by the Kano State House of Assembly on the 23rd of May, 2024.
Justice Liman faulted the governor’s assent to the bill and the presentation of an appointment letter to Sanusi – despite an order of court directing all parties to maintain status quo.
The judge said he listened to the statement of the governor in the media after assenting to the law, and was convinced that the respondents were aware of the order of maintaining status quo pending the hearing and determination of the motions on notice in court.
The presiding judge said the mess in the state could have been prevented if the respondents complied with the court order.