In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has reinstated Alhaji Mustapha Jokolo as the rightful Emir of Gwandu, bringing to a close a protracted legal tussle that has spanned an astonishing 25 years.
The decision, delivered today, affirms Jokolo’s claim to the Gwandu throne after he was deposed in 2005 by the Kebbi State Government. The apex court ruled that due process was not followed in his removal, thus rendering it null and void.
Jokolo, a retired military officer and the 19th Emir of Gwandu, was appointed in 1995 but faced challenges shortly after his ascension. His removal and the legal back-and-forth that followed have long drawn criticism from legal experts, traditional institutions, and civil society groups.
Many observers have decried the staggering delay in resolving the matter. “Why this case took 25 years to reach a final judgment is a serious indictment on our judicial system,” said one analyst. “Justice delayed for over two decades is justice denied—not just to Jokolo, but to the institution of traditional leadership in Nigeria.”
The ruling is expected to send ripples through the traditional and political landscapes of Kebbi State and could reopen debates about the role of politics in the appointment and removal of traditional rulers.
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