Kano Emirship: Appeal Court Verdict Remains Valid till Supreme Court Rules Otherwise – Kano Govt

The Kano State Government has declared that the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the ongoing emirship dispute remains valid and binding until the Supreme Court decides otherwise.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, made this clarification at a press briefing held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, addressing widespread misinterpretations and speculative reports in the media.

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Dederi explained that the Court of Appeal, in its judgment delivered on January 10, 2025, upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, and overturned the judgment of the Federal High Court, Kano. He emphasized that the recent stay of execution granted by the Court of Appeal is a standard legal procedure meant to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the case at the apex court.

He further revealed that Alhaji Aminu Dan’agundi, dissatisfied with the verdict, has since filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Nigeria. However, until the Supreme Court delivers its judgment, the decision of the Court of Appeal remains effective.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the state government underscored the importance of accurate information regarding the legal proceedings.

Dederi also noted that the government has instructed its legal team to study the outcome of the proceedings and determine the next steps in line with the law.

The Attorney General urged the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and avoid any form of provocation, while expressing appreciation, on behalf of the governor, to the people of Kano State for their patience, understanding, and unwavering prayers for peace and progress in the state and the nation at large.