Court of Appeal Revisits Decision on Emir Sanusi II, Urges Restraint Pending Supreme Court Ruling

The Abuja Court of Appeal has reconsidered its earlier decision to reinstate Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, advising all parties involved to exercise moderation until the matter is resolved by the Supreme Court.

During a hearing on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice Biobele Abraham Georgewill acknowledged that the appeal records had been forwarded to the Supreme Court, officially placing the case under its jurisdiction.

As a result, the Kano State Government decided to withdraw its application before the Court of Appeal, a move that the justices unanimously accepted.

Ibrahim Wangida, the Kano State Government's attorney, informed the court that all legal processes had been completed, including the transmission of the appeal record. He emphasized that, based on judicial precedent, this effectively places a stay on the Court of Appeal’s March 14 ruling.

The case stems from a March 10 ruling by a different appellate panel, led by Justice Okon Abang, which had halted the enforcement of an earlier January 10 appellate ruling.

That decision overturned a Kano State High Court judgment, which had nullified Sanusi II’s reappointment and ordered the case to be sent back to the lower court due to a lack of jurisdiction.

The ongoing legal battle continues to be a highly debated issue in Kano State, drawing significant public and political attention.

With the matter now before the Supreme Court, the final decision on Emir Sanusi II’s fate is highly anticipated.