The Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its decision on a fundamental human rights case brought by Aminu Ado Bayero, the deposed 15th Emir of Kano. The case, presided over by Justice Simon Amobeda, seeks to safeguard Bayero’s rights following his dethronement.
Bayero’s legal action, as reported by Daily Trust, aims to prevent any efforts to arrest or harass him. The respondents in the case include the Attorney General of the Federation, the Attorney General of Kano State, and several security agencies such as the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
During the proceedings, Mahmoud Abubakar Magaji, representing the second respondent, argued that the emirate position is a privilege rather than an inherent right, thus challenging the foundation of Bayero’s petition. He called for the court to dismiss the suit, citing that Bayero’s removal was executed without providing him a fair hearing.
Conversely, Michael Jonathan Numa SAN, representing Bayero, defended the court’s authority to hear the case, stressing that it involves the fundamental rights of the former emir. Numa appealed to the court to rule in favor of the suit to ensure justice and maintain stability in Kano and across Nigeria.
After considering the arguments from both parties, Justice Amobeda indicated that the judgment date would be announced at a later time. As a result, the case remains unresolved, with both legal teams awaiting the court’s final decision.
