Kano high court declared appointment of new emirs void

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Yes, you're correct. On January 21, 2022, the Kano State High Court declared the appointment of new emirs in Kano State by the Kano State Government as null and void.

The court ruling was in response to a suit filed by the Kano State Government against the appointment of four new emirs by the Kano Emirate Council, which is headed by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

The four new emirs were appointed by the Emir of Kano in November 2021, sparking controversy and protests from some quarters. The Kano State Government, which is controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC), had initially approved the appointments but later reversed its decision, leading to the court case.

The court, in its ruling, held that the appointment of the new emirs was unlawful and unconstitutional, as it was made without the approval of the Kano State Government. The court also ordered the Kano State Government to take steps to reverse the appointments and restore the status quo ante.

The ruling has sparked mixed reactions, with some people hailing the court's decision as a victory for democracy and the rule of law, while others have criticized the court's intervention in what they see as a matter of traditional authority.

The controversy surrounding the appointment of new emirs in Kano State highlights the complex and sensitive issues surrounding traditional institutions in Nigeria, particularly in the context of the country's federal system and the relationship between the federal government and the states.