Given the current trend, it is not far-fetched to predict that Kano could see a new Emir with each election cycle. The Emirate has become a pawn in the political chess game, where each winning party or faction feels the need to install an Emir who aligns with its interests. This shift not only undermines the sanctity of the Emirate but also erodes public trust in the institution.
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The emir is caught up in a bitter political rivalry between two opposing camps as a result of which issues that are critical to development in Kano have been jettisoned, consequently, important affairs of the state especially those with direct bearing on the welfare of the commoners are gradually being crippled.
“My lord myself and other counsels representing the first respondent apply for the withdrawal of our legal services and appearances”
Aminu Ado Bayero and Muhammadu Sanu II, have tested this stool. Why not leave it for another person for example? Why wouldn’t both of them sit down and select one of their kith and kin to be the Emir and resolve the controversy entirely?
Atiku observes that “When the structure of ascension of traditional rulers is unstable, it will become equally difficult to maintain peace and orderliness in communities.”
“In this trying period, the Police will enforce the existing Court Order and prevail on the two contending parties regarding the Kano Emirship Tussle and urge them to remain apart and respect the court order,” the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Gumel had said in the statement.
The presiding judge, Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman fixed the date to rule on a motion filed by counsel for Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, who is seeking the court to declare the Kano Emirates Council (repeal) Law 2024 null and void.
No doubt today’s decision of fining the Government would go to appeal, but whatever may be the outcome, state resources would be additionally wasted, and the name of the state would continue to feature in a manner that is suggestive of its leaders, having a rendezvous with recklessness and executive rascality.
“That the 2nd Respondent and the Government of Kano State shall pay to the Applicant the Sum of 10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) only for the breach and likely breach of the Applicant’s fundamental rights to personal liberty and freedom of movement guaranteed under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered).
“In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations,” Gumel said.