Kano Emirship Crisis Deepens As Bayero Heads To Supreme Court

Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has vowed to challenge the recent Court of Appeal ruling in favor of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

Dan’Agundi, who also holds the traditional title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, announced his intention to take the matter to the Supreme Court during a briefing at the Nassarawa Mini Palace.

The Court of Appeal had earlier ruled that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to hear Dan’Agundi’s case, which sought to enforce his fundamental human rights during the emirship crisis.

While the lead judgment suggested transferring the case to the Kano State Chief Judge for reassignment, two other judges disagreed, resulting in the appeal being struck out.

Dan’Agundi, however, described the judgment as incomplete, stating, “The emirship crisis has just begun; nobody can claim victory yet because we are challenging this ruling at the highest court.”

The senior counsel confirmed that he has instructed his legal team to obtain a certified true copy of the judgment as part of the preparation for the Supreme Court appeal.

“Once an appeal is lodged at the Supreme Court, the decision of a lower court is stayed until the case is fully resolved,” he said.

He further emphasized, “Whatever the Supreme Court decides will be final, and we submit to the will of Allah. Until then, no one should celebrate a victory.”

Dan’Agundi urged Kano residents to maintain peace and adhere to the rule of law as the legal battle unfolds.