Association Urges Kano Gov to Obey Court Order Against Deposition of Emirs

The Kano Traders Association has urged Governor Abba Yusuf to comply with a Federal High Court’s order restraining the Kano State Government from repealing the Kano Emirate Council Law 2019. 

The association, in a statement by its leader, Usman Auwal Nagode, emphasized the importance of respecting the rule of law and urged all arms of government to work together in harmony to ensure peace, stability and progress in the state. 

The traders commended the judiciary and security agencies for upholding the rule of law and ensuring peace returns to the state. 

They also praised President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to the separation of powers and his role in maintaining peace in Kano State and the country at large.

The statement read: “On behalf of the Kano Traders Association, we urge the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusif, to respect and comply with the Federal High Court orders. This is crucial to avoid causing further hardship to the people of Kano State, who have already suffered enough.

“We commend the judiciary and security agencies for upholding the rule of law and ensuring peace returns to the state. Our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu, has demonstrated a commendable commitment to the separation of powers and has played a vital role in maintaining peace in Kano State and the country at large. We appreciate his efforts and exemplary leadership.

“We emphasize the importance of respecting the rule of law and the need for all arms of government to work together in harmony to ensure peace, stability and progress in the state. Let us work together to build a better future for the people of Kano State.”