CJN Summons Judges Over Contradictory Rulings in Kano Emirate Conflict

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of the Kano State High Court have been summoned by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, amid the Emirate feud in Kano State, due to divergent interim injunctions.

The Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice S.A. Amobeda, has issued an order for Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, to be removed from Kofar Kudu Palace.

The directive had upheld Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, in his authority.

An order of temporary injunction is now granted, prohibiting the respondents from inviting, apprehending, detaining, threatening, intimidating, harassing, or interfering with the Applicant’s rights.

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As a result of his status, Emir Aminu Bayero is guaranteed to enjoy all rights and privileges under this ruling, the judge decided.

However, an order from Kano State High Court Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu prevented Sanusi from being forced out of the palace.

Additionally, Justice Aliyu stopped security forces from intimidating Sanusi and other people.

The directive forbids any meddling with the Emir’s sovereignty or the taking of important emblems of his power, including the Ostrich-feathered shoes, the Royal Hat of Dabo, and the double spear.

A temporary injunction is given to prevent the Respondents from intimidating or harassing the Applicants or from seizing any emblems of the Emir’s authority, Justice Aliyu stressed.

“It is ordered that the responders preserve the status quo until the motion on notice is heard and decided.”

Confusion over the legitimate power and defence of the emirs in Kano has resulted from the contradicting directives.

The Federal High Court has postponed its case until June 4, and the State High Court has scheduled a follow-up hearing for June 13.