Justice Abdullahi Liman

Justice Abdullahi Liman is a senior judge of the Federal High Court, currently presiding in Kano State [2, 3]. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in several high-profile legal proceedings that have garnered significant public and media attention. In a particularly notable series of events concerning the Kano emirate, Justice Liman granted an ex-parte order [1]. This order was issued to restrain the Kano State Government from implementing a law that had already been signed, a move that sparked considerable debate [1]. Subsequently, he also issued a ruling that set aside the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of the prestigious Kano Emirate [2]. Justice Liman's judicial decisions have, at times, drawn scrutiny and debate within legal circles. Reports have noted that he has handed down at least five rulings described as "defying settled Supreme Court jurisprudence," prompting discussions about judicial precedents [3]. Furthermore, his conduct in specific cases has led to public challenges; for instance, a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) publicly called for Justice Liman to recuse himself from a case, citing allegations of partiality [4]. Another instance saw a governorship candidate in Edo State leveling accusations of "misconduct and dereliction of duty" against him [6]. Conversely, some public commentary has emerged in defence of Justice Liman, highlighting his experience and suggesting his suitability for significant leadership positions [5].

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