The legal tussle over the Kano emirship continues to intensify as Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has revealed plans to take the matter to the Supreme Court. This comes after a Court of Appeal ruling favored the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Speaking from the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi, who also holds the title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba within the Kano Emirate, expressed dissatisfaction with the appellate court’s decision.
He announced his intent to challenge the ruling, stating, “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: “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.”
