By Francesca Hangeior
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 over conflicting orders on the emirship tussle in Kano.
Both courts have issued conflicting interim injunctions on the tussle between Aminu Bayero, the dethroned Emir; and Muhammadu Sanusi II, the reinstated Emir.
The orders have exacerbated the tension and chaos in the state.
On Tuesday, Amina Adamu Aliyu, a judge at the Kano high court, restrained the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Army from removing Sanusi as Emir.
The judge also restrained the respondents from “attempting to hijack” the symbols of authority meant for the Emir of Kano pending the determination of the suit.
On the same day,Justice S.A. Amobeda, a judge at the federal high court in Kano, ordered the removal of Sanusi from the official residence of the Emir of Kano.
Amobeda ordered the police to ensure that all rights and privileges of an Emir are accorded Bayero.
On Monday, Aliyu issued an order restraining Bayero from parading himself as the Emir of Kano pending the determination of the suit.