The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption
Commission says it is Weighing options
against Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi.
Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Kano,
last Friday, quashed the preliminary report of the commission which recommended
the suspension of Sanusi pending investigations into alleged financial
misappropriation of the emirate’s account.
On Monday, a statement by the Commission Chairman, Mr Muhyi
Magaji-Rimingado, confirmed that the body was in receipt of the ruling.
He recalled that Sanusi approached the Court to seek the
nullification of the probe report dated May 31, 2019, and submitted on June 6,
2019.
Magaji-Rimingado noted that the court in its wisdom quashed
the interim investigation report on the basis of non-invitation of the
applicant.
He said having studied the ruling, “it is our understanding
that the Honourable Court presided by Justice O.A. Egwuata did not stop the
Commission from further investigating the case and or submitting a report after
hearing from the Applicant.
“Consequently, the Commission has two options for
consideration: Firstly, to appeal the judgment as there are numerous grounds of
appeal.
“Secondly, continue with the investigation since the case
has been decided and invite the Emir in compliance with the Court ruling,”
Rimingado said.
He noted that the interim report under reference was
submitted because of obstruction of the ongoing investigation by the Applicant.
“The Commission is exploring suitable options available at
its disposal as the matter is still under investigation,” Magaji-Rimingado
added
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