Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano amid more political intrigues in the North Western State.
This decision comes in the wake of the
Kano State House of Assembly’s resolution to depose the current Emir and
abolish the four new Emirates established under a controversial 2019 law.
Though the official
announcement is pending, reliable sources indicate that Sanusi II’s
reinstatement is imminent, with his expected return to Kano scheduled for
Friday.
No intention to reinstate Emir
Sanusi, says Kano gov
Insiders reveal, “With the
passage of the Bill, Sanusi automatically stands reinstated. No need for
confirmation, the thing is to wait for the Governor to assent to it.”
The restructuring of the Kano
Emirate, which led to the creation of new Emirates, was perceived as a
political strategy to reduce the influence of then Emir Sanusi II, a vocal critic
of the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration. This move fragmented
the authority of the old Kano Emirate Council, diminishing its power and
influence.
Following Thursday’s session,
Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, the Majority Leader of the Kano State House
of Assembly and sponsor of the Amendment Bill, informed journalists, “the bill
has been sent to the governor for assent, now there is no longer an active Emir
in Kano in all the five Emirates; Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano and Karaye. The law
now provides the Governor to call on the traditional kingmakers to choose a new
king.”
Furthermore, all district heads
elevated or appointed under the repealed law are instructed to return to their
previous positions.
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