Emirship tussle: Bayero heads to Supreme Court

Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced plans to challenge the recent Court of Appeal judgment favouring the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

Dan’Agundi, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, initially sought enforcement of fundamental human rights through the Federal High Court, alleging violations during the Emirship dispute.

Speaking at the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi rejected the appellate court’s decision and vowed to seek redress at the Supreme Court. “The emirship crisis has just begun; nobody can claim victory yet because we are challenging this ruling at the highest court,” he asserted.

“I have already instructed my lawyers to obtain a certified true copy of the judgment. Once an appeal is lodged at the Supreme Court, the decision of a lower court is stayed until the case is fully resolved,” he explained.

Dan’Agundi elaborated on the Court of Appeal’s decision: “The judge who delivered the lead judgment suggested transferring the case to the state’s Chief Judge for redirection to ensure a fair hearing. They did not dismiss our claims outright but ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction.”

He added that: “The other two judges disagreed with the lead judgment, resulting in the appeal being struck out. That is why I am now appealing to the Supreme Court. Whatever the Supreme Court decides will be final, and we submit to the will of Allah. Until then, no one should celebrate a victory.”

The senior counsel called for calm, urging Kano residents to remain law-abiding as the legal proceedings continue.