Buhari congratulates Gwandu Emir over court victory against his former ADC
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated retired Major-General Muhammad Bashar, Emir of Gwandu over his Supreme Court victory against the deposed former Emir, Major Haruna Jokolo.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated retired Major-General Muhammad Bashar, Emir of Gwandu over his Supreme Court victory against the deposed former Emir, Major Haruna Jokolo.
Major Jokolo was Buhari's former ADC, as military head of state.
This is contained in a statement by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, and made available to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja.
Bashar won the 23 years legal battle between him and Jokolo following a split decision by the Supreme Court on Monday.
The Supreme Court held that the deposed Emir of Gwandu did not initiate the suit via due process of law, noting that a pre-action notice was required to be served on the Governor of Kebbi State, even as Jokolo did also, not issue a petition to Governor before initiating the action.
Buhari applauded his friend, Iliyasu, who is also a course mate in the military, for his well deserved victory.
Shehu said in a telephone call from London, Buhari expressed his felicitations to the Emir, urging him to do more to build on the successes and achievements he had attained, even as he faced a challenging distraction from the prolonged litigation.
This is contained in a statement by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, and made available to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja.
Bashar won the 23 years legal battle between him and Jokolo following a split decision by the Supreme Court on Monday.
The Supreme Court held that the deposed Emir of Gwandu did not initiate the suit via due process of law, noting that a pre-action notice was required to be served on the Governor of Kebbi State, even as Jokolo did also, not issue a petition to Governor before initiating the action.
Buhari applauded his friend, Iliyasu, who is also a course mate in the military, for his well deserved victory.
Shehu said in a telephone call from London, Buhari expressed his felicitations to the Emir, urging him to do more to build on the successes and achievements he had attained, even as he faced a challenging distraction from the prolonged litigation.
His words, “You have always worked for the betterment of your people and the nation, even under those circumstances. I hope you will continue to promote peace, happiness, and prosperity of the people in Gwandu Emirate and beyond.
“I thank Allah for this victory and pray for your long life and good health."
“I thank Allah for this victory and pray for your long life and good health."
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