The trial lasted 10 years.
The chief magistrate ordered them to be remanded at the Enugu Correctional Centre.
No fewer than 70 candidates jostled for the stool of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Kogi.
The applicants are seeking the court to restrain Mr Ado-Bayero and four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves as emirs.
Governor Dauda Lawal has called on judges to be prudent in administering justice in all cases.
The former Kogi governor is wanted by the anti-graft EFCC over alleged N80 billion loot.
“Most importantly, we will continue to remember forever, your integrity, character and faith.”
The protesting workers had grounded activities in the state High Court since Monday over alleged abuse of office and high-handedness by the chief judge.
The charges against Mr Adebutu bordered on thousands of preloaded verve cards, with amounts ranging between N5,000 to N10,000.
They were said to have committed the offence while armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons.
