By Khali Idris Doya
The Bauchi-based globally renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has called on parties to respect the Federal High Court’s decision which ruled for the maintenance of a status quo in the emirship tussle involving the Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero and the dethroned Emir, Alh Muhammad Sunusi II.
The renowned Sheikh who spoke through the chairman of the Dahiru Bauchi Islamic Foundation, Sheikh Ibrahim Dahiru Bauchi in a press conference in Bauchi on Sunday, urged the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf to abide by the Federal High Court ruling that parties in dispute should observe status quo pending the determination of the substantive case.
It could be recalled that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf through the instruments of a law earlier Wednesday passed by the State House of Assembly sack the Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero, and announced the reinstatement of the 2019 dethroned Emir, Alh. Muhammad Sanusi II, a situation that brought two serving emirs in one emirate into play.
Sheikh Ibrahim explained that Governor Abba Yusuf should take into cognisance that it is through the court procedure he assumed the mantle of leadership in Kano State.
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi also asked Kano critical stakeholders to chart a way forward for the settlement of the imminent legal and leadership dispute in the state, saying none of them could rule or lead a community without peace and peaceful co-existence.
Sheikh stated, “Nobody could rule or become a leader without adherence to the rule of law, so I am urging all those involved in the dispute to think outside the box for amicable settlement”.
“In the interest of peace we want justice to prevail, since the court intervenes to maintain law and order, we expect each parties to respect the rule of law in the interest of peace.”
Sheikh Ibrahim faulted the Kano State Government decision to continue with the process of appointing the 16th emir of Kano, and dethroned the five emirs despite the court injunction.
Sheikh Ibrahim also urged the National Assembly to amend the constitution and make laws that will protect traditional rulers from the politicians who used power to dethrone them or appoint them at their pleasure.
Ibrahim said, “We want the Executive arm of Government of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the State House of Assembly to exercise caution and refrain from making decisions that may jeopardize the state’s stability and exacerbate the suffering of the people of Kano State, who have already endured enough due to previous negative decisions and misguided policies.
“We are grateful to all stakeholders for standing strong and protecting the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We commend the Federal Government for their commitment to upholding the rule of law and separation of powers, and the vital role they played in maintaining peace in Kano State and the country at large.
“We want the parties to work together to build a brighter future for the people of Kano State and Nigeria, where justice, peace, and prosperity reign supreme, and where the rights and dignity of all citizens are upheld and respected.”
