Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced his intention to challenge the recent Court of Appeal ruling in favor of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Dan’Agundi, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, had initially sought enforcement of his fundamental human rights through the Federal High Court, citing violations during the ongoing emirship dispute.
Speaking at the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi expressed his rejection of the appellate court’s decision and pledged to pursue legal redress at the Supreme Court.
“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.”
The senior counsel urged Kano residents to stay calm and remain law-abiding as the legal proceedings unfold.
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