The factional emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has told Muhammadu Sanusi ii not to rejoice yet over the Abuja Appeal Court ruling which confirmed him as the 16th Emir of Kano, adding that he will challenge the ruling at the Supreme Court.
Bayero’s position was made known through his Senior Counsel, Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, who spoke at the Nasarawa Mini Palace where Bayero resided after Sanusi took over the main palace following his reinstatement by the Kano State governor.
“The emirship crisis has just begun; nobody can claim victory yet because we are challenging this ruling at the highest court,” he said.
He added that efforts are being made to secure the certified true copy, CTC, of the appeal court ruling after which they will proceed to file an appeal at the Supreme Court.
“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.”
While explaining details of the appeal court ruling Dan’Agundi noted that the court did not outrightly dismiss their case but based its ruling on lack of jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
He however said he will abide by the Supreme Court ruling if it does not go in their favour.
“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.”
“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.”