Nigeria, June 4 -- The Supreme Court has nullified a Kebbi State High Court judgement reinstating Al-Mustapha Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu.

In a judgement on Wednesday, the Supreme Court stated that the case was instituted without first exhausting mandatory dispute resolution procedures.

In a split decision of three to two, the court held that Mr Jokolo failed to comply with Section 5(4) of the Kebbi State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) Law, which requires an aggrieved party to submit a formal complaint to the governor before initiating legal proceedings.

Delivering the lead judgement, Emmanuel Agim stated that while individuals may seek judicial redress in chieftaincy matters, they must first adhere to the legal process pres...