The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judges of Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho and that of Kano High Court, Justice Dije Aboki, following conflicting orders from two courts of coordinate jurisdiction on the emirship tussle in Kano.
Incidentally, both courts have issued conflicting interim injunctions on the tussle between Aminu Bayero, the dethroned Emir; and Muhammadu Sanusi II, the reinstated Emir.
The conflicting orders have exacerbated the tension and chaos in the state.
But taking proactive action to prevent anarchy in Kano, the CJN, in a statement made available to TheIdeal News on Wednesday by the NJC’s Director of Information, Soji Oye, directed the two CJs to appear before his chambers on Thursday (tomorrow) for an emergency meeting.
The statement reads in part, “Sequel to the conflicting judgements emanating from the Federal High Court, and Kano State High Court of Justice on the Chieftaincy matter in Kano State, The Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, National Judicial Council, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Tsoho, and Chief Judge of Kano State High Court, Hon. Justice Dije Aboki for an emergency meeting in his chambers tomorrow Thursday 30 May 2024.
“The meeting which is a prelude to whole scale investigation by the National Judicial Council is to enable the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria have a proper briefing on this very disturbing development by the two respective Chief Judges.
“There is strong indication that the National Judicial Council will conduct an emergency meeting next week where the subject Judges are likely to be invited and subjected to serious investigations.”
TheIdeal News recalls that Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano High Court had on Tuesday had on Tuesday , restrained the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Army from removing Sanusi as Emir.
The judge also restrained the respondents from “attempting to hijack” the symbols of authority meant for the Emir of Kano pending the determination of the suit.
On the same day, Justice S.A. Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano, ordered the removal of Sanusi from the official residence of the Emir of Kano.
Amobeda also ordered the police to ensure that all rights and privileges of an Emir are accorded to Aminu Bayero.
Justice Aliyu had on Monday, issued an order restraining Bayero from parading himself as the Emir of Kano pending the determination of the suit.
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