BREAKING: Former CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi II reinstalled as Kano Emir

• In 2019, then Emir Sanusi II ran into troubled waters following his incessant vocal criticism of the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration
• His strained relationship with Ganduje led to the restructuring of the Kano Emirate, a move seen as a political plot to weaken the influence Sanusi II

Following the abolition of the four new Emirates in Kano State on Thursday, the State government has reinstated Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano.

Sanusi’s reinstatement is consequent upon the dethronement of Emir Bayero, the current Emir, and four other Emirs of the now dissolved controversial Emirates created in 2019 by the former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

Sanusi return to the highly revered throne is yet to be officially announced but LEADERSHIP newspaper reports that the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) helmsman is expected in Kano on Friday to begin the second spell of his reign as the Emir of the ancient city.

“So certainly with the passage of the Bill, Sanusi automatically stands reinstated. No need for confirmation, the thing to is wait for the Governor to assent to it.” the media outlet quoted a source familiar with the matter as saying.

Sanusi is reportedly in Ogun State on a private visit to Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.

Within Nigeria also gathered that heavily armed security operatives have taken over the palace of the Emir of Kano.

In 2019, then Emir Sanusi II ran into troubled water following his incessant vocal criticism of the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration.

His strained relationship with Ganduje led to the restructuring of the Kano Emirate, a move seen as a political ploy to weaken the influence Sanusi II

The creation of the new emirates split the authority of the old Kano Emirate Council, undermining its power and influence.

Meanwhile, the Majority Leader of the Kano State House of Assembly, Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, who sponsored the Amendment Bill, shortly after Thursday’s session, revealed to journalists that, “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.”