Kehinde Fajobi
Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced plans to challenge the Court of Appeal ruling in favour of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Speaking at the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi, who is also the Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, described the appellate court’s judgment as a step in an ongoing legal battle.
He declared, “The emirship crisis has just begun; nobody can claim victory yet because we are challenging this ruling at the highest court.”
He disclosed that his legal team had been instructed to obtain a certified true copy of the judgment to facilitate the Supreme Court appeal.
“Once an appeal is lodged at the Supreme Court, the decision of a lower court is stayed until the case is fully resolved,” he added.
Dan’Agundi explained the Court of Appeal’s decision, noting that the lead judge recommended transferring the case to the state’s Chief Judge for redirection to ensure a fair hearing.
However, he pointed out, “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.”
He assured that the final decision of the Supreme Court would be respected.
“Whatever the Supreme Court decides will be final, and we submit to the will of Allah. Until then, no one should celebrate a victory,” he said.
Dan’Agundi urged Kano residents to remain calm and law-abiding as the case progresses, emphasising the need for peace during the legal proceedings.