The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have vowed to take legal actions against the Kano State Government for the illegal dethronement and detention of Muhammad Sanusi II.
Earlier on, the State Government dethroned Muhammad Sanusi II over what it described as disrespect of lawful instructions from Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State and other lawful authorities.
Just few hours after he was removed, a new Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, was immediately appointed by the state government as the 15th Emir of Kano to replace Sanusi.
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However, SERAP via their official twitter handle on Tuesday condemned the action of the State Governor and demanded the immediate release of Sanusi from detention within the next 48 hours.
They tweeted: “We’ll take legal action against Nigerian and Kano state authorities to enforce dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II fundamental right if he is not released from illegal detention within the next 48 hours.
“Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, dethroned Emir of Kano and Muhammad Sanusi II, is an anti corruption and rights activist.
“He’s being persecuted for his critical views and activism.
‘That’s why we will vigorously pursue legal action to enforce his human rights including right to liberty.”
