The Kano State Government has ordered the demolition of Nasarawa GRA Mini Palace, and directed the Commissioner of Police to remove the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero from the palace where he resides.
The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Haruna Dederi during a press conference, noted that the Government has already concluded arrangements for the general reconstruction and renovation of the property, including the demolishing and reconstruction of the dilapidated wall fence with immediate effect.
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He said, “Happily, the signing of the law and the reinstatement of His Highness, Emir Muhammad Sanusi II were done on 23rd May 2024 before the emergence of the Interim Order which was served on us on Monday 27th May 2024.
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“Following this Court’s ruling, Kano State Government has directed the State Commissioner of Police to remove the deposed emir of the eight metropolitan local governments from the Government property where he is trespassing as the Government has already concluded arrangements for the general reconstruction and renovation of the property including the demolishing and reconstruction of the dilapidated wall fence with immediate effect.”
Earlier today, the Federal High Court in Kano abrogated the law promulgated by the State Assembly to dissolve the four Emirates created by former governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
“I hereby order that every step or action taken by the respondents in pursuant to Kano Emirate Council Repeal Law 2024 is null and void and is set aside.
“However, this order does not affect the validity of the law,”
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