In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court have issued conflicting interim injunctions on the Kano Emirate, escalating tensions and uncertainty in the state.
The Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Tuesday ordered the eviction of Muhammadu Sanusi II from the palace
The Court, presided by Justice S. A. Amobeda, also ordered the police to ensure all rights and privileges due to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, are given to him, as the rightful Emir of Kano.
Justice Amobeda stated that the order was made in the interest of justice and the maintenance of peace in Kano state.
Justice Amobeda said: “An order of interim injunction restraining the respondents either by themselves, their agents, servants, privies or any other person or authority from inviting, arresting, detaining, threatening, intimidating, harassing the applicant, raiding, tempering with or visiting the applicant’s in order to arrest or infringe on his right or in any other way infringe or attempt to infringe the Applicant’s rights pending the hearing and determination of the originating motion.
“An order restraining the 3rd, 4th and 5th respondents and all other respondents from denying the applicant to use his official residence and palace at the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu as well as enjoy all rights and privileges accrued to him by virtue of being emir of Kano State and to evicting anything, anybody residing within the palace illegally pending the hearing and the determination of the originating summons.”
On the other hand, the Kano State High Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, issued an injunction to protect Muhammadu Sunusi and other key figures from potential harassment by state authorities.
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This order prevents any interference with the Emir’s autonomy and the seizure of key symbols of his authority, such as the twin spear, the Royal Hat of Dabo, and the Ostrich-feathered shoes.
Justice Aliyu emphasised, “An order of interim injunction is granted restraining the Respondents from harassing or intimidating the Applicants or confiscating any symbols of the Emir’s authority.”
She further added that: “The respondents are ordered to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”
These conflicting orders have led to significant confusion regarding the rightful authority and protection of the emirs in Kano.
The State High Court’s case is set for further hearing on June 13, while the Federal High Court has adjourned its case to June 4.
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