By Nurat Uthman
The Kano State Government has hailed the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, regarding the Emirate Council matter involving the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II and other parties.
The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, made this known on Saturday while addressing a world press conference at the Nigerian Union of Journalists Press Centre Kano.
According to him, the verdict which overturned earlier decisions by the Federal High Court, validates the government’s lawful actions regarding the chieftaincy appointments and reforms in the state’s traditional institutions.
“The decision by the appellate court to void previous Judgments that questioned the state’s lawful appointments underscores the correctness of our actions and strengthens our resolve to continue reforms for equitable representation and inclusive governance.”
Dederi therefore, highlighted that “The judgment further clarifies the rightful jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters, underscoring the constitutional boundaries of the courts in such affairs.
“This ruling reaffirms the government’s commitment to justice, fairness, and adherence to due process in our efforts to modernise traditional structures while preserving the cultural heritage of Kano State. For the avoidance of doubt, all decisions, pronouncements, and orders made by the Federal High Court Kano have been quashed and set aside by the Court of Appeal.
“Furthermore, the law enacted by the Kano State House of Assembly relating to Emirates and all actions taken by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State pursuant to that law have been fully upheld and legalized by the Court of Appeal.
“Therefore, in strict adherence to the rule of law and in defence of democracy, all public and private institutions, as well as individuals, are required to comply with the Court of Appeal decision and act accordingly to give full effect to the Judgment,” he said.
