The Federal High Court in Kano has abrogated the law promulgated by the State Assembly to dissolve the four Emirates created by former governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
The presiding judge, Justice A.M. Liman gave the ruling on Thursday.
The Kano House of Assembly had repealed the law after which Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf implemented it by dethroning Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano.
The governor also reversed the creation of four emirates, Bichi, Rano, Karaye and Gaya, and sacked the Emirs appointed by his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Earlier today, the court had adjourned its ruling on the Council Repeal Law 2024 to 2pm, on Thursday.
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The ruling was initially fixed for 12pm but the shift was announced before midday.
The law was used by the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, to dethrone the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and also to reverse the creation of four emirates, Bichi, Rano Karaye and Gaya, by his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The judge, Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, after hearing his motion on Friday last adjourned to Thursday for ruling on the plea.
The judge will also deliver a ruling on a motion for stay of proceedings filed by A.G. Wakil, counsel for the State Attorney General and Kano State Government, who were joined as respondents in Danagundi’s suit.
There is a high level of interest in the suit which will determine the way forward in the ongoing emirate tussle.
