The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Friday, ordered a fresh hearing in the Kano Emirate legal dispute between Ado Bayero and Mohammed Sanusi.
A three-member panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Mohammed Mustapha, declared the judgment delivered by the lower court on July 15 a nullity.
The Court of Appeal held that the appellants’ right to a fair hearing was breached.
The court stated that, based on the facts presented, Bayero was denied a fair hearing due to the manner in which the Kano High Court conducted the proceedings against him.
It noted that the Kano High Court acted unfairly by proceeding without serving Bayero a hearing notice, thereby denying him the opportunity to present his case.
Justice Mustapha emphasised that all courts are bound to ensure justice by giving all parties equal opportunities to present their cases.
