The Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, has affirmed its earlier judgment on the illegal dethronement of the 19th Emir of Gwandu, Al-Mustapha Jokolo.
This judgement was the second time the Kebbi State government has lost the appeal against the judgement of the lower court which held the same position.
Justice Tobi expressed satisfaction with the earlier judgment passed by Justice Abbas Ahman of the Kebbi State High Court, stating that the deposition of the 19th Emir was contrary to the law and did not follow due process.
The judge declared the dethronement of Jakolo null and void, noting that he was not given a fair opportunity to defend himself against the allegations levelled against him, infringing upon his fundamental human rights as a citizen.
Jakolo was dethroned as Emir of Gwandu by the Kebbi State Government in June 2005 under former Governor Muhammadu Adamu Aliero’s administration.
Justice Tobi reaffirmed the decision made by Justice Abbas Ahman, emphasizing that the deposition was unlawful and that due process was not adhered to.