HRM, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II CON has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano. The decision followed the Kano State House of Assembly’s resolution to de
HRM, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II CON has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano.
The decision followed the Kano State House of Assembly’s resolution to dethrone the current Emir and also dismantle the four new Emirates in the State established under a controversial 2019 law.
Though it has not been officially announced, reports suggests that Sanusi II has been reinstated, and is expected in Kano tomorrow, Friday.
Sanusi was dethroned by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on 9 March 2020.
The then restructuring of the Kano Emirate is seen as a political manoeuvre to diminish the influence of then Emir Sanusi II, a vocal critic of the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration.
The creation of the new emirates fragmented the authority of the old Kano Emirate Council, diluting its power and influence.
With the newly signed bill, 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.”
