Sanusi warns those igniting chaos
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has rejected the judgment of the Appeal Court, which nullified a Federal High Court order that removed Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.
Yesterday, Bayero said he was heading to the Supreme Court to challenge the appeal court verdict. Speaking to newsmen at the Nasarawa Palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Aminu Babba DanAgundi, who filed the suit that was struck out by the Appeal Court, said: “Sanusi did not even understand that he has completely lost out in the whole of the cases at hand.
“That is why I expressed regrets over remarks by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, using the Mosque pillar to propagate something untrue and did not happen at the Appeal Court.
“We initially went to Federal High Court seeking the nullification of the repeal law by the State Assembly, which we felt was done haphazardly.” DanAgundi further warned Sanusi to stop parading himself as the Emir of Kano. “We were not arguing on the powers of state Assembly to enact of repeal laws, what we were asking was lack of fair hearing on the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, that he was removed without given him chance to protect himself.
“The state Assembly didn’t follow the right procedures in repealing the laws,” he added. He asked the police and the DSS to stop Sanusi from allegedly moving around with thugs, accusing the Emir of plotting to disrupt peace in Kano. According to him, Sanusi will not claim victory until the Supreme Court judgment has been given.
MEANWHILE, Sanusi has warned that fire would consume anyone trying to cause chaos in Kano State. He said the battle over Kano Emirate belonged to God; hence residents should remain calm and resist any temptation that could cause unrest. He made the remarks in a viral video while reacting to the Appeal Court judgment.
Sanusi said: “As you all know, the Appeal Court has confirmed today that the Federal High Court has no jurisdiction over emirate issues. This judgment was expected, and those who initiated the case in court knew this all along.
“Even the judge, who issued the initial order was aware of the limits of his jurisdiction. Those who influenced him to make that decision also knew the truth.
“However, for the past eight months, they have aimed to promote selfish interests and instigate unrest in this part of the country. Despite their efforts, our greatest achievement is that the state has remained peaceful. There has been no violence or disorder. We call on everyone to continue maintaining peace and unity.”
