Kano State Governor Reinstates Deposed Emir Sanusi
Kano State Governor Reinstates Deposed Emir Sanusi: Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has ordered deposed emirs to vacate official residences and palaces within 48 hours, following
his reappointment of Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. The move comes after the Kano State House of Assembly repealed the
Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law, which had created five additional emirates in the state.
Sanusi, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s socio-political and economic landscape, was first appointed as the Emir of Kano in 2014
but was deposed in 2019 by former Governor Umar Ganduje. His reinstatement marks a significant development in the political landscape of Kano State.
The repealed law had created the emirates of Rano, Karaye, Gaya, and Bichi, in addition to the Emirate of Kano. The law’s repeal means
that these emirates have been dissolved, and the Kano Emirate has been consolidated under a single ruler.
The deposed emirs, including Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar II, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim,
and Alhaji Kabiru Inuwa, have been given 48 hours to vacate their official residences and palaces and hand over all affairs to the Commissioner
for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
The development has been met with mixed reactions, with some hailing the move as a step towards unity and progress in Kano State,
while others have expressed concerns about the arbitrary enthronement and replacement of traditional rulers.
the repeal bill
Governor Yusuf has signed the repeal bill into law, paving the way for Sanusi’s reinstatement. The move is seen as a significant blow to the
legacy of former Governor Ganduje, who had created the additional emirates in 2019.
Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has been a vocal critic of corruption and mismanagement in government.
His reinstatement is seen as a victory for those who advocate for good governance and transparency in government.
The development has also been welcomed by some traditional rulers in the state, who see it as a step towards restoring the dignity and authority of traditional institutions.
However, not everyone is pleased with the move. The Northern Elders Forum, a group of prominent traditional rulers and elders in the north,
has expressed concern about the development, saying it undermines the authority and legitimacy of traditional rulers in the region.
the forum
The forum has also noted that the arbitrary enthronement and replacement of high-ranking traditional rulers in Kano sends a message that
their role and relevance in society are easily dispensable.
Despite the mixed reactions, Sanusi’s reinstatement marks a significant development in the political landscape of Kano State, and it remains to
be seen how the move will impact the state’s political dynamics in the coming days and weeks.