A Federal High Court in Kano, on Thursday, nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, along with all actions taken following the controversial reinstatement.
Presiding Judge, Justice Abdullahi Liman, ruled, “I hereby order that every step taken by the government is hereby nullified and becomes null and invalid, and that this does not affect the validity of the repealed Emirates Law but actions taken by the governor, which include the assenting to the law and the reappointment of Sanusi.”
Justice Liman stated that he had reviewed audio recordings of the governor, in both Hausa and English, confirming the respondents’ awareness of the court’s order to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the motions on notice in the court.
“Having been satisfied that the respondents are aware of the court order, the court, in the exercise of its powers, sets aside any action because it is in violation of the court’s order. It is a very serious matter for anyone to flout the orders of the court and go scot-free,” the judge emphasized.
He noted that the respondents could have avoided the situation by adhering to due process and complying with the court order, which would still have allowed them to fulfill their duties. Instead, they chose to act according to their whims, resulting in significant legal repercussions.
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