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JUST IN: Respect court order, vacate Kano Emir’s palace immediately — Forum of Chiefs tell Sanusi
They asked Sanusi to refrain from taking any measures that might cause humiliation, violence, or disruption, saying that forcible removal by security personnel would only be used as a last resort.
On Wednesday, the Nigerian Forum of Chiefs gave Sanusi Lamido Sanusi advice to abide by the Federal High Court’s ruling and leave the Kano Emir’s Palace right away.
The Forum stressed that Kano State’s peace and stability must be given top priority and declared the court’s ruling, which was delivered on Tuesday, to be final and binding.
The Forum stated in a statement co-signed by Chief Ameh Adaji, its president, and Chief Danladi Etsu, its secretary general, that a king cannot rule without the people’s support and that it is unthinkable for anyone in the world to occupy a palace illegally.
They asked Sanusi to refrain from taking any measures that might cause humiliation, violence, or disruption, saying that forcible removal by security personnel would only be used as a last resort.
The chiefs further called on Sanusi to lead by example as a former custodian of culture and tradition by respecting the law of the land and vacating the palace.
They said, “The Forum of Chiefs in Nigeria, the umbrella body of lower grade traditional rulers in the country, has urged Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to vacate the palace with immediate effect as ordered by the Federal High Court.
“His insistence on occupying the palace despite the court order is not only a violation of the law of the land but also a mockery of the revered ancient throne of Kano.
“As a former royal father, Sanusi should prioritize the peace of the state above self-aggrandizement. He should also know better than to be an unwilling tool in the hands of desperate politicians on a vendetta.
“As a Muslim, Sanusi should know that it is only God that gives and takes power. He has had his turn as an Emir and should stop trying to sneak back into the palace through the back door. The former Emir should accept the will of God because the will of the people is the will of God and the law is the interpretation of the will of the people.
“Sanusi has made the Kano emirship a laughing stock in the committee of emirates. Already, Kano is on the verge of a breakdown of law and order because he refuses to obey the law. The former Emir should peacefully vacate the palace to protect his family’s legacy and the rich heritage of Kano.
“We hope that he would heed the voice of wisdom and vacate the place as ordered by the court of law and save Kano from impending anarchy. The people of Kano are already enduring excruciating hardship in the state, and it would be inhumane for Sanusi to deprive them of peace too.
“We call on the police and other relevant security agencies to compel Sanusi to vacate the palace if he continues to flout the court order. Illegally occupying the palace against the will of the people and the rule of law is not acceptable anywhere in the world. The government must take urgent drastic steps to ensure peace and stability in Kano State.
“We urge the peace-loving people of Kano to remain law-abiding despite the provocations from those who are bent on undermining the people and the law of the land. All hands must be on deck to ensure there is no breakdown of law and order in the commercial nerve centre of the North and Nigeria’s most populous state.”
