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The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, maintained the legitimacy of the Kano State Government’s acts concerning chieftaincy appointments and the reorganisation of the state’s traditional institutions, overturning previous rulings by the Federal High Court.

In response to the recent Court of Appeal ruling that settled the long-running controversy over the Emirate Council reforms, the Kano State Government has urged all pertinent agencies, institutions, and individuals to fully comply.

A group of high-ranking government officials, including Attorney General and Justice Commissioner Hon. Ibrahim Adamu, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Hon. Musa Bello, and Commissioner for Information Hon. Halima Yusuf, emphasised the importance of strictly adhering to the ruling during a press conference on Saturday at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano.

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, maintained the legitimacy of the Kano State Government’s actions concerning chieftaincy appointments and the reorganisation of the state’s traditional institutions, overturning previous rulings by the Federal High Court.

“All decisions, pronouncements, and orders made by the Federal High Court in this matter have been quashed and set aside,” said Hon. Ibrahim Adamu. “The appellate court has upheld the law enacted by the Kano State House of Assembly and fully legalized all actions taken by the governor pursuant to that law.”

The administration emphasised that the ruling establishes a precedent for upholding constitutional limits in chieftaincy concerns in addition to validating its changes.

“We call on all relevant authorities and stakeholders to respect this judgment and act accordingly,” Hon. Musa Bello stated. “It is essential to give full effect to the ruling to maintain peace, harmony, and the rule of law in our beloved state.”

The government emphasised the value of collaboration between all stakeholders and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unity and development in Kano.

“This is a victory for justice and fairness,” Hon. Halima Yusuf added. “We urge everyone to work with the government to ensure that the reforms achieve their intended goals of equitable representation and inclusive governance across all emirates.”

In order to maintain Kano’s cultural legacy while promoting modernisation and growth, the administration took use of the occasion to reassure the populace that it was prepared to collaborate closely with traditional institutions.

“This judgment marks a turning point in our efforts to harmonize tradition and progress,” the commissioners jointly stated. “Let us all prioritize the collective good of Kano State and move forward in unity.”

As the dust settles, the Kano State Government has reiterated its demand for harmony and adherence to the law, and it is urging all sides to accept the ruling and support the stability and development of the state.

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