By NewsMata
The Kano State Government has clarified the recent Court of Appeal judgement concerning the ongoing Emirship dispute, putting in proper perspective widespread misinterpretations and speculative reports in the media.
At a press briefing held at the secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Kano, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, stressed the need for accurate information regarding the legal proceedings.
Dederi said the Court of Appeal’s judgement delivered on January 10, 2025, upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019, and overturned the judgement of the Federal High Court, Kano.
He however noted that Alhaji Aminu Dan’agundi, dissatisfied with the verdict, has since filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
He further clarified that the Court of Appeal’s judgement remains valid and binding until the Supreme Court decides otherwise.
The attorney general described the recent stay of execution granted by the Court of Appeal as a standard legal procedure meant to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the case at the apex court.
According to him, “The Kano State Government urges the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and avoid any form of provocation.
“The government has also instructed its legal team to study the outcome of the proceedings and determine the next steps in line with the law”.
The Attorney General conveyed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s appreciation 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.