Kano emirship tussle: Court fixes date for ruling on Nasarawa palace renovation

Oct. 3, 2024 - Daily Trust

The Kano State Government, the state Attorney General and Kano Emirate Council, through their counsel, Rilwanu Umar (SAN), had filed a motion exparte dated September 12, 2024. The applicants are seeking an order restraining Emir Ado Bayero from renovating Nasarawa mini palace situated along State Road, Kano.

Akilu moved the interlocutory application restraining the defendant from reconstructing or changing the mini palace. The presiding judge, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, adjourned the matter until October 10 for ruling on the interlocutory application and mention of the substantive suit.

The court also directed parties in the suit to maintain status quo in respect of the structural and architectural design of the palace pending the hearing and determination of the suit...