The upcoming meeting with the chief judges aims to clarify jurisdictional boundaries and prevent future occurrences of conflicting judicial orders.
By Saidu Idris
365Daily – In a bid to control the recent legal turmoil surrounding the Kano Emirate, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judges of the Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court.
Both courts have issued conflicting interim injunctions regarding the rightful Emir of Kano between the newly reinstalled Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Ado Bayero, thus creating significant uncertainty and tension within the state.
The CJN’s intervention comes amidst rising clashes among supporters of the present and former emirs.
In his summons on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Justice Ariwoola emphasised the importance of “judicial coordination and the necessity for the judiciary to present a unified front, particularly in cases of substantial public interest.
He noted that “the upcoming meeting with the chief judges aims to clarify jurisdictional boundaries and prevent future occurrences of conflicting judicial orders.
“The situation in Kano has garnered national attention, with many stakeholders calling for a swift resolution following the state government’s decision to sack Emir Ado Bayero and reinstate Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II.”