Gwandu Emirate Dispute: Supreme Court Upholds Ilyasu-Bashir As Emir

In the controversies surrounding the emirate’s throne, the Supreme Court has upheld Alhaji Muhammad Ilyasu-Bashir’s appointment as Gwandu’s substantive emir. &nbsp,

The apex court decided in a split decision that Al-Mustapha Jokolo, the deposed Emir of Gwandu, did not file the lawsuit through the lawful process.

The deposed Emir’s failure to issue a pre-action notice to the Kebbi State governor was a crucial step in the prosecution’s case.

Additionally, it determined that the trial court lost its authority to hear the case because of the procedural lapse.

The Supreme Court’s decision effectively affirms the Supreme Court’s decision, which effectively sets aside the entire proceedings and judgment of both the trial court and the Court of Appeal.

According to the Supreme Court’s decision, “The Supreme Court determined that Al-Mustafahi Jokolo, the deposed Emir of Gwandu, did not initiate the lawsuit through a fair process of law.” The court determined that the governor of Kebbi State needs to receive pre-action notice, and the deposed Emir did not file a petition with the governor before starting the action.

The case was represented by prominent attorneys, including Sylvester Imanobe, Esq., Hussaini Zakariya, Esq., for Al-Mustapha Haruna Jokolo, and Y. C. Maikyau, SAN, for the Governor of Kebbi State.

Source: Channels TV