Sanusi vs Bayero: Tension As Court Delays Judgement on Kano Emirship Tussle
- There is a new twist regarding the Kano Emirate crisis involving Sanusi II and his rival, the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero
- On Tuesday, the court adjourned the hearing of the case until Thursday, July 4, following an application filed by the Kano state assembly
- At the moment, the Kano state government led by Abba Yusuf has insisted that Sanusi II remains the emir of the ancient city
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
On Tuesday, July 2, the Kano state high court adjourned the hearing in an application in the ongoing Kano Emirship tussle case until July 4.
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As reported by Daily Nigerian, the attorney general of Kano state and speaker of the Kano state House of Assembly, through their counsel Ibrahim Isah-Wangida Esq, filed a motion ex parte dated May 27.
The applicants are seeking an order restraining the 15th emir, Aminu Ado-Bayero, and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as traditional rulers.
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Kano govt's lawyer shares details
When the case came up for hearing on all pending applications, counsel to the applicants, Eyitayo Fatogun SAN, informed the court that he was served with five processes on July 1, at about 6.30pm by the first respondent.
“My lord we received the respondent five processes yesterday evening and we have filed all our responses.
“We urge the court to give us 30 minutes stand down to enable us serve the respondent with our responses.”
Court adjourns Kano emirate tussle case
In a swift reaction, counsel to Ado-Bayero, Abdul Muhammed SAN, opposed the 30-minute stand down and sought an adjournment to enable him to reply and file all their applications.
Therefore, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu adjourned the matter until July 4 for the hearing of all pending applications and originating motions.
Why Sanusi and Bayero are in court
Recall that Bayero has been in battle with Emir Muhammad Sanusi II over the control of the Kano Emirate after the amendment of the Kano Emirates Council Law.
On May 27, the court granted an order of interim injunction restraining the deposed emirs from parading themselves as emirs in the interest of peace in Kano.
This was after the State House of Assembly dissolved all the four newly created Emirate councils in the state and Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reappointed Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano on May 23.
Bayero hoists traditional flag at Nasarawa palace
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Emir Bayero hoisted the traditional and official flag at his Nasarawa mini palace in Kano state.
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The flag, which reaffirms the authority of Emir Bayero, was hoisted at 6am on Thursday, June 27
Reacting, the state governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, dismissed the action at the Nasarawa palace as an attempt to attract public attention.
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