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Court Upholds Ruling on Dethronement of Former Emir of Gwandu
The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has reaffirmed its earlier decision regarding the unlawful dethronement of Alhaji Almustapha Haruna Jakolo, the 19th Emir of Gwandu. Presiding Judge Justice Ebiowei Tobi dismissed the Kebbi State Government’s appeal, stating it lacked merit.
Justice Tobi endorsed the prior ruling by Justice Abbas Ahman of the Kebbi State High Court, which declared the emir’s deposition illegal and in violation of due process. The court emphasized that Jakolo was not afforded a fair chance to defend himself against the accusations made against him, which violated his fundamental human rights.
Jakolo was dethroned by the Kebbi State Government in June 2005 during the administration of former Governor Muhammadu Adamu Aliero. Justice Tobi reiterated that the deposition was unlawful and due process was not observed.
Alhaji Mustapha Jokolo, who served as Aide de Camp to former Head of State Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), became the Emir of Gwandu in July 1995 after his father’s death. Following his removal, he was exiled to Lafia, Nasarawa State. The Kebbi State Government alleged that he made statements threatening national security, had strained relationships with other traditional rulers, and abandoned his throne for Kaduna.
Former Kebbi State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Mohammed Audi Ambursa, had announced Jakolo’s dethronement, asserting that Governor Aliero acted within the powers granted by the Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) laws of the state. Major General Muhammad Bashir Iliyasu (rtd) was subsequently appointed as the 20th Emir of Gwandu.
Following the ruling, Barrister Pascal C. Onyetobi, representing Jakolo, hailed the judgment as a significant step in his client’s quest for justice, noting that Jakolo has won his appeal three times in a row and is now awaiting a final ruling from the Supreme Court.
In response, Barrister Maikyau SAN, representing the Kebbi State Government, indicated that they would review the ruling and consider appealing to the Supreme Court, stating, “We will study the case and are likely to go back to the Supreme Court, where the matter may reach its conclusion.”
Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, the Chief of Staff to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, is dead.
He passed away on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024.
He will be buried today at his home on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.
The governor and others have sent their sympathies to his family and loved ones.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye confirmed the development also confirmed in a statement.
The statement said: “In total submission to the will of Allaah, we regret to announce the passing of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe.
“He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allaah.
“The late CoS will be buried today at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.
His Excellency deeply mourns the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and a statesman.
“The governor commiserates with the Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the immediate family of Prince AbdulKadir; government establishments; and cabinet members.
“We ask for the understanding of everyone at this mournful period as the government and family mourn the quintessential public servant.
“We pray that Allaah accept his return, ease his accounts, admit him to al-jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced planned power outages in certain areas this weekend to allow for maintenance work on its transmission equipment.
According to a statement by the General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, the exercise is aimed at ensuring better service delivery.
On Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Gwagwalada and nearby communities will experience a temporary power outage. This is to allow engineers to perform maintenance on a 60MVA transformer and related switchgear at the Gwagwalada Transmission Substation.
Similarly, on Sunday, December 29, 2024, power will be interrupted in several areas, including Wuye, EFCC, Federal Medical Centre, Coca-Cola, Idu Railway Station, Citec, and Life Camp. The outage will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as engineers carry out work on another 60MVA transformer at the Kukwaba Transmission Substation.
In the statement, TCN apologized for the inconvenience caused by the outages and sought the understanding of affected customers. It emphasized the importance of the maintenance work to ensure the power equipment functions optimally. “TCN apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause, especially during the end-of-year season. However, it is important that maintenance is carried out as scheduled for optimal performance of power equipment,” the statement read.
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