Kano Emirate Crisis: Appeal Court Halts Sanusi's Reinstatement
A significant legal battle has erupted in Kano State following an Appeal Court's temporary halt to the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The reinstatement, ordered by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, came after the repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law, which had led to Sanusi's dethronement four years ago.
Sanusi's restoration by the state assembly's repeal of the controversial law has been challenged through legal action by representatives of the dethroned royal family members. They allege procedural irregularities in the repeal and undue political interference in the emirate's affairs.
The Appeal Court's interim order specifically prevents Sanusi from exercising any emirate powers, effectively creating a tenuous pause amidst a broader political contestation for influence within the traditional institution. Legal observers are closely watching the case, viewing it as a critical test of the limits of state versus federal authority over Nigeria's revered traditional institutions.
As both royal factions prepare for further rulings from the judiciary, Nigeria is witnessing a rare and high-stakes intersection of indigenous governance, contemporary politics, and judicial oversight unfold in the ancient city of Kano.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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