Emir Of Kano Withdraws Suit Against FG

 

The new Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi (II) has withdrawn his suit at the National Industrial Court challenging his suspension as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The court had at the last adjourned date fixed today to enable Sanusi’s counsel, consult him (Sanusi) as to whether the suit will be terminated or not, in view of his recent appointment as the Emir of Kano.
During Friday’s proceedings, counsel to Sanusi, Mr Kola Awodein (SAN), told the court that they have filed a notice of discontinuance pursuant to Rule 19 of the court rules.
Counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) did not oppose the discontinuance but noted that he is having a pending motion seeking for the stay of execution of the
judgement of Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, which transferred the case to the industrial court.

He however informed the court that he would need to consult his client whether the motion should be terminated or not. He further prayed the court for adjournment in order to know the next line of action his client would want to take.

He also noted that the plaintiff had only discontinued the suit at the industrial court, adding that two suits are still pending at the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal. He further stated that it would be advisable for the plaintiffs to withdraw all the pending suits in other courts.

Counsel to Sanusi, however did not oppose to the adjournment sought by Ozekhome. He however added that they will take all necessary steps in withdrawing any other pending suit.