The Kano State Government is mobilising bulldozers and excavators to begin the process of demolishing the Nasarawa Emirate Palace, which is the current residence of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
This is a sequel to Thursday’s court ruling, the Kano State Government instructed the State Commissioner of Police to promptly remove the 15th Emir Aminu Ado from Nasarawa Palace, which is owned by the state.
The Kano government has announced that the property is set to undergo demolition for the purpose of reconstruction.
The presiding Judge, Justice Abdullahi Liman has ruled that the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano is invalid. The Judge has also declared that all activities conducted after the enactment of the Kano Emirate Council Repeal Law 2024 are considered invalid.
The court has approved the respondent’s request to pause the legal proceedings until the case is heard and decided at the Court of Appeal. Additionally, the court has relocated the case to the Federal High Court.
