Legal representatives of Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, have withdrawn from the ongoing Kano Emirate tussle before the state high court.
At the resumed sitting on Thursday, Abdul Muhammed, the counsel representing Ado Bayero, told the court that he had an affidavit of fact dated July 3, attached with a notice of appeal and a motion of stay of proceedings.
He urged the court to stay proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the motion at the appeal court.
“When a judge of a high court is aware of application in a higher court, the notification in the dependency in the lower court must be in affidavit of facts,” he said.
“It is expected that a trial court should stop the hearing on the matter pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”
He told the court that they were served with the court processes on Thursday morning.
He sought an adjournment that would enable them to respond but the court refused his prayers.
He therefore announced his withdrawal of service from the case.
Sanusi Musa, another member of the team, announced their withdrawal from the case on behalf of the other counsels for the first respondent.
“Myself and other counsels apply for the withdrawal of our representation and appearances,” Musa said.
Hassan Kyaure, counsel to the third, fourth and fifth respondents, told the court that he has filed an application for an extension of time and counter affidavit in response to the originating motion.
Kyaure prayed the court to set aside the Kano State Emirate Council repeal law as due process was not followed. He also asked that a fine of N1 billion be awarded against the plaintiffs.
