A Kano State high court has restrained Kano state government from inaugurating the new emirate councils appointed on Thursday.
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje signed the Kano State Emir Appointment and Deposition Amendment law 2019, which created additional four emirate councils, thereby unbundling the superlative powers Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi.
The new emirates upgraded to first class status are Gaya, Rano, Karaye and Bichi.
In an motion filed by Hon. Rabiu Sule Garzo, against six defendants, the plaintiff asked the court for an order of an interim injunction to restrict execution of the new law.
The defendants include Speaker Kano State House of Assembly, Kano state House of Assembly, Clerk of the assembly, Governor of Kano State, Attorney General and Commissioner for justice of Kano state and Kano printer.
In the applications, the plaintiff urged the court to direct the defendants to maintain status quo, halt the publication and release of the new law and restrict…
