Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano has warned Sanusi Bature, the spokesperson to Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, that he may face imprisonment for allegedly misrepresenting court proceedings. The judge’s warning came after he delivered his judgment on the Kano State Commission of Inquiry case.
Justice Amobeda ordered that a certified true copy of his judgment be served to Bature and any media representatives present in the courtroom to prevent misrepresentation. The judge expressed displeasure over comments made by state government officials, including Bature, which he deemed undermined the court’s judgment.
While acknowledging the governor’s immunity, Justice Amobeda stated that he has the authority to imprison any of his aides for making unguarded statements against the court’s decision. The judge also issued a 48-hour ultimatum to two Kano State High Court judges to resign from their positions as chairmen of judicial commissions of inquiry set up by Governor Yusuf.
This development is the latest in the ongoing legal battles and political crises in Kano, which have garnered significant media attention since Governor Yusuf took office in May 2023. Efforts to reach Sanusi Bature for a reaction were unsuccessful at the time of this report.
