Sokoto State High Court Halts Governor’s Dismissal of District Heads

By Abass Ganiyu


In the midst of heated debates over the proposed traditional institution law in Sokoto State, the state’s High Court has issued an injunction restraining Governor Ahmed Aliyu from removing two district heads who were recently dismissed from their positions. The court order specifically protects Alhaji Buhari Tambuwal, District Head of Tambuwal, and Alhaji Abubakar Kassim, District Head of Kebbe, from being sacked. These district heads were among 15 traditional leaders removed by the state government on allegations of insubordination and aiding insecurity.

The injunction was granted by Justice Kabiru Ibrahim Ahmed in response to separate lawsuits filed by the affected district heads. Represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Ibrahim Abdullahi, the plaintiffs challenged their removal, seeking the court's intervention to halt the governor's actions.

Justice Ahmed directed Governor Aliyu, the state's Attorney General, and the Sokoto Sultanate Council to maintain the status quo until the court has resolved the case. The court's order, dated June 16, 2024, requires the defendants and their associates to refrain from any further actions that would affect the district heads' positions.

This legal development comes as the state grapples with significant changes to its traditional governance structures. The controversy surrounding the proposed law has sparked widespread debate, with various stakeholders expressing divergent views on the future of traditional institutions in Sokoto State.

The court's decision to issue the restraining order underscores the importance of due process and legal scrutiny in the administration's attempts to reform traditional leadership roles. It also highlights the judiciary's role in balancing executive actions with the rights and interests of traditional leaders and their communities. 

As the legal proceedings continue, the outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for the governance and stability of traditional institutions in Sokoto State. The situation remains dynamic, with stakeholders eagerly awaiting further developments.

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