The Court of Appeal in Abuja has lifted an injunction issued by the Kano State High Court that barred Aminu Ado-Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, and four other dethroned emirs—Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye from parading themselves as traditional rulers.

In a judgment delivered on Friday, a three-member panel of justices led by Justice Mohammed Mustapha ruled that the lower court’s July 15, 2024 decision was flawed and violated fundamental principles of fair hearing.

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The appellate court criticized the Kano State High Court’s handling of the matter, stating that its ruling was procedurally and substantively compromised.

The Court of Appeal further directed the Chief Judge of the Kano State High Court to reassign the case to a different judge for a fresh hearing, emphasizing the need for impartial adjudication.

In its judgment, the appellate court stated that the lower court’s decision undermined the integrity of the judicial process and necessitated intervention to uphold justice.

Justice Mustapha held that breaches of fair hearing were deemed significant enough to warrant setting aside the earlier ruling.