Kano Emirate impasse: Fire’ll consume them – Emir Sanusi sends message to adversaries

• He added that the goal of those behind the suit and the High Court judgement was to cause anarchy and turmoil in northern part of the country

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has read the riot act to those plotting to instigate unrest and chaos in the state amid the Emirate imbroglio in the State.

Sanusi stressed that the battle over Kano Emirate belonged to God, thus residents should stay calm and refrain from indulging in any act that could breach public peace.

He made the assertion while reacting to the Appeal Court judgement affirming is enthronement as emir.

The Abuja Division of the Appeal Court had vacated the order of the Federal High Court in Kano.

The Kano Federal High Court had annulled Sanusi’s appointment following an emirate tussle in Kano State.

The order nullifying Sanusi’s appointment was issued by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Kano Division of the Federal High Court on June 20, 2024.

But, the Appeal Court set aside the ruling of the Federal High Court, citing the trial court’s lack of jurisdiction over the matter.

Speaking on the appellate court ruling, Sanusi the High Court knew it was acting out of order and lacked the power to rule over the case in the first place.

He added that the goal of those behind the suit and the High Court judgement was to cause anarchy and turmoil in northern part of the country.

Sanusi said: “As you all know, the Appeal Court has confirmed today that the Federal High Court has no jurisdiction over emirate issues. This judgment was expected, and those who initiated the case in court knew this all along.

“Even the judge who issued the initial order was aware of the limits of his jurisdiction. Those who influenced him to make that decision also knew the truth.

“However, for the past eight months, their aim has been to promote selfish interests and instigate unrest in this part of the country.

“Despite their efforts, our greatest achievement is that the state has remained peaceful. There has been no violence or disorder. We call on everyone to continue maintaining peace and unity.

“This battle is not ours but God’s. And God does not need anyone’s help. Let us keep praying for His guidance and intervention. May God protect us, and whoever seeks to ignite chaos in Kano, may that fire consume them instead.

“To those who wish harm upon Kano or its peace, may they face the consequences of their own wishes.”