Conflicting Court Orders Fuel Tension Over Emir’s Seat

Conflicting Court Orders Fuel Tension Over Emir’s Seat: A dramatic turn of events has unfolded in Kano State, Nigeria, as two federal high courts have issued

conflicting orders regarding the Emir of Kano. On Monday, a high court granted an order restraining the

newly sacked Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, and four others from parading themselves as monarchs in the state.

The order, which was granted after an ex-parte motion, mandated the dethroned Emirs to vacate their palaces

and barred them from acting in their official capacity. The court also ordered the Nigeria Police Force to take over

the palace of the Emir of Kano and ensure the eviction of the former Emir.

However, in a surprising twist, another federal high court sitting in Kano, presided over by Justice Simon A. Amobeda,

on Tuesday, ordered the police to ensure all rights and privileges due to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, are given to

him as the rightful Emir of Kano. The order was made in the interest of justice and the maintenance of peace in Kano State.

the judgment

The enrolled judgment reads in part: “An order of interim injunction restraining the respondents…from inviting, arresting,

detaining, threatening, intimidating, harassing the applicant…pending the hearing and determination of the originating motion.”

The court also granted leave for the bailiff to serve the State Police Commissioner and NSCDC the processes in the case, which has been adjourned to June 4 for a hearing.

Reacting to the development, Prof Chidi Odinkalu, former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), described

the situation as a “game of thrones.” He wrote on social media: “In Kano, a 3rd judge & 2nd judge of @FederalHigh, Simon Amoeba, has joined the fray in the #GameOfThrones.”

the confusing order

The conflicting orders have created a complex situation, with many wondering which order takes precedence. The drama unfolding

in Kano State has sparked intense interest and debate, with many calling for clarity and resolution to the crisis.