Court nullifies law used in dethroning Bayero, refuse to declare law null and void

A Federal High Court in Kano has nullified the Kano State government’s actions to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law.

This decision overturns steps taken by the state assembly and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, which led to the removal of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as Emir of Kano and the dissolution of four newly created emirates.

Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman said the Kano governor is aware of the interim order granted by the court but chose to ignore it and went ahead with implemention of the law.

The court ordered that the interim order asking parties to maintain status quo ante remains.

The court however refused to declare the law null and void, and then transfered  the case to Justice Simon Amobeda for continuation.