A Federal High Court in Kano Court has issued a restraining order blocking the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the abolition of the newly created emirates.
The order, issued by Justice Liman, puts a temporary halt to both actions taken by the Kano State government under Governor Abba Yusuf.
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The order comes from a lawsuit filed by Sarkin Dawaki Babba, and Aminu Babba-Dan Agundi.
The suit names the state government, the House of Assembly, the Speaker of the State Assembly, the Kano State Commissioner of Police, the Inspector General of Police, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Department of State Security as defendants.
“Parties are hereby ordered to maintain status quo ante the passage of and assent of the bill into law pending the hearing of the Fundamental Rights application,” Justice Liman stated.
The move comes…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
