‘There’s fresh plot to dethrone Sanusi’- Group – TheNigerialawyer

Renaissance Coalition, a civil society organisation (CSO), says
there is a fresh plot to dethrone Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of
Kano.

In a statement on Thursday, Ibrahim Waiyya, spokesman of the
group, alleged that the government of Kano state was behind it.

Waiyya said the state government is proceeding with the plan
despite a subsisting court order restraining it.

“It has come to the notice of the Renaissance Coalition that,
Kano state Government has gotten wind of a vile plan to swap the
Emir of Kano Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II, con to Bichi, and in the
event he resists, he shall be deposed,” he said.

“This is quite unfortunate that, despite a subsisting court
ruling which has ordered the maintenance of the status quo pending
conclusion of the matter before it, and even the contentious law
which was maliciously and hurriedly made, and is being challenged
before the court, has not explicitly provided for such swap.

“This is indeed a very dangerous move that is likely to cause
violent unrest in the polity, and the alleged plot also shows
extreme desperation on the part of the governor to advance a
personal vendetta at the expense of the peace and well-being of the
citizens he swore to protect.

“We deem it our responsibility to do everything possible within
our power to advocate for the peace and well-being of the citizens,
by calling on all well meaning individuals and the Federal
Government, to call the governor to order, to seize and desist from
any further hostile action against the Kano emirate and the person
of the Emir of Kano Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II.

“We believe in the adage better safe than sorry, we always want
to be on the right path and the right side of history, expressing
our objective opinions and engage relevant authorities for
appropriate and timely action to prevent societal disasters. We
decided not to wait and be reactive but to be proactive because of
the perceived heavy toll the repercussions of the alleged action of
the Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, awaits the people of Kano, if
the alleged plot is materialized and remains unchecked.”

Waiyya asked Umar Ganduje, governor of the state, to disembark
on the mission so as to keep the peace in the state.

“Therefore, as a responsible and concerned citizens, we strongly
call on the governor to desist from going on with this alleged plot
and such similar action, which is capable of jeopardizing the
relative peace we enjoy in the State. We also particularly call on
the security agencies, political leaders, the respected elders,
venerated Ulamas, intellectuals, opinion leaders and any person or
people with the means to reach out to advise the governor to desist
from such act,” he said.

“However, in the event that the Governor refuses to heed the
good counsel and goes ahead to actualize the evilly hatched
dastardly agenda, we would be left with no other option but to call
on the federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Kano
state as soon as the Governor makes the pronouncement of the
alleged plot, in order to save Kano State from the consequences of
the governor’s action.”

He said if the alleged plan pulls through, it may create
needless economic and social disabilities.

“We want to use this medium to remind the people and Kano State
Government on the consequences that occurred when similar action
was attempted against the then Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero in
1981,” he said.

Ganduje had created new emirates in Kano, an action that was
perceived as an attempt to whittle down the power of the emir,
though he said it was for administrative convenience.

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ASF Frances Supports 17 Inmates of Edo Correctional
Service

The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS)
is to partner with Advocats Sans Frontieres/Lawyers Without Borders
France (ASF France) a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) for the
benefit of 17 Inmates.

Those to be selected will include the aged, possible underaged
persons, those with critical health condition, etc. They will
benefit from the NGO’s Pro Bono Service to ensure that their right
to justice is protected and guaranteed.

The Controller of Corrections Edo State Command Joseph Usendiah
assured that most of the areas of interest of the NGO are covered
by the New NCS Act 2019. He said the Service has been vested with
more opportunities for improved management of the Custodial
facilities in the areas of Documentation, Decongestion of awaiting
trial and mentally challenged persons, condemned convict,
production in court, etc. Hence the visit is timely.

Mrs. Edugie Amihere who is the NGO’s Project Manager titled
PROCAT Case Law Manager of ASF France in Nigeria earlier stated
that the NGO aims at enhancing access to justice for victim of
torture, the promotion of respect for human rights and the
establishment of the rule of Law.

Mrs Amihere and her team commended the Correctional Service for
the efforts at improving the conditions of the inmates and stated
that the NGO will contribute to this by further pursuing support
for the Service among other stakeholders in the Criminal Justice
sector.

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COMMAND PRO
NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE
EDO STATE COMMAND.
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