By Uzair Adam Imam
The ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has stalled the hearing on the Kano emirate tussle at the Federal High Court in Kano.
The court had previously granted an order restraining the implementation of the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law, which dissolved the five Kano Emirates and reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano.
According to the court order, “parties are hereby ordered to maintain status quo ante the passage and assent of the bill pending the hearing of the Fundamental Rights application.”
The hearing was scheduled for June 3, 2024, but due to the strike, the matter has been postponed until further notice.
The suit involves the Kano State Government, Kano State House of Assembly, the Speaker of Kano State, Attorney General of Kano State, Commissioner of Police of Kano State, Inspector General of Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Department of State Security (DSS).
As a result of the strike, the court was unable to hold the hearing as expected, and a new date has not been announced.