In the ongoing Kano Emirship tussle, a Kano State High Court has adjourned the hearing until July 4 concerning an application seeking to restrain the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado-Bayero, and four other dethroned emirs from parading themselves as traditional rulers. The applicants, represented by Counsel Ibrahim Isah-Wangida Esq, filed a motion exparte seeking this order.
The respondents named in the case include Ado-Bayero, Alhaji Nasiru Ado-Bayero (Bichi emir), Dr Ibrahim Abubakar II (emir of Karaye), Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad-Inuwa (emir of Rano), and Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya (emir of Gaya). Additionally, government officials and security agencies are involved as respondents in the case.
During the recent court proceedings, Counsel to the applicants, Eyitayo Fatogun SAN, informed the court about receiving processes from the first respondent on July 1, prompting a request for a brief adjournment to respond adequately. However, Counsel to Ado-Bayero, Abdul Muhammed SAN, opposed the short adjournment and sought more time to reply and file necessary applications.
Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu then adjourned the matter until July 4 to hear all pending applications and originating motions. Previously, on May 27, the court had granted an interim injunction restraining the first five respondents from parading themselves as Emirs in the interest of maintaining peace in Kano.