There is a fresh twist in the Emirate tussle as Justice Ameboda, the judge of Court 3, Federal High Court, Kano state division, has vowed to jail the Kano state governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
On Thursday, July 4, the judge asked if, at the courtroom, there was the presence of Bature or his representative, in which the audience responded not in the affirmative. This question sparked concerns among journalists present.
Speaking further during the proceedings, the judge also asked all media representatives to identify themselves before commencing the ruling but, only two journalists identified themselves; others decided not to identify themselves for fear of the unknown.
The judge then expressed dissatisfaction over some of the comments of the Kano state government’s officials, including Bature who he said always viewed his judgement as being baised, The Guardian reported.
Justice Ameboda said:
“I know the governor has immunity, but I have the liberty to jail any of his aides for unguarded utterances against the decision of the court.”
At the moment, the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, and his rival, Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of the ancient city are currently over Kano throne.
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