The Federal High Court in Kano ruled on Thursday against the Kano State Government and other respondents challenging its jurisdiction in a case concerning the fundamental human rights of Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, a traditional title holder involved in the emirship tussle.
Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, who holds the title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, approached the court to enforce his fundamental human rights, which he claims were violated by government actions amid the emirship dispute.
The respondents in the case include the Kano State Government (1st respondent), Kano State House of Assembly (2nd), Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly (3rd), Attorney General of Kano State (4th), Kano Commissioner of Police (5th), Inspector General of Police (6th), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Department of State Services (DSS) as the 7th and 8th respondents respectively.
Presiding over the jurisdictional challenge, Justice Abdullahi M. Liman ruled that the court has the authority to hear the case, citing Section 42 sub-section 1 and Section 315 of the amended 1999 Constitution.
Following the ruling, Ibrahim Isah Wangida, counsel for the 2nd and 3rd respondents, indicated plans to consult with his clients to decide whether to appeal the ruling at the Court of Appeal.
Justice Liman emphasized the sensitivity of the case and adjourned the hearing of all pending applications until Friday, underscoring the need for a timely resolution.
