- The move has plunged the state into bitter tussle for the ancient throne as the dethroned monarch refuses to vacate the palace
The Nigeria Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has revealed the real reason behind the reinstallation of Muhammad Sanusi as Emir of Kano by the State government.
Kwankwaso said the reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir is in fulfilment of Governor Abba Yusuf campaign promise to the people of Kano State.
The former Kano State governor said they have no regrets with the governor’s decision to reinstate Sanusi.
Recall that Yusuf reinstated Sanusi of Emir of Kano after ousting Aminu Ado Bayero.
His action was sequel to the abrogation of the 2019 Kano Emirate Law by the state House of Assembly.
The move has plunged the state into bitter tussle for the ancient throne as the dethroned monarch refuses to vacate the palace.
But, featuring on Arise News Prime Time, Kwankwaso said governor Yusuf consulted with relevant stakeholders before the decision to reinstall Sanusi was taken.
He said: “It was a campaign issue. Don’t forget that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was installed in 2014 by our government.
“My Deputy who became governor decided in his wisdom to divide Kano into five emirates. What many people don’t remember is that it was tried by the Rimi government during the Second Republic.
“It was our position, our belief that Kano should continue as one solid traditional institution. That was what we believed in.
“So, during our campaign, the governor went round to tell the people that if they voted for him, Kano would return to being one solid traditional institution, of course with support from the other emirates.
“That is why when he was sworn-in, he started a process of consultation.
“But for one year, the governor carried out due consultations and decided to follow due process through the State House of Assembly and Sanusi was reinstated. People voted for him for several reasons, including making Kano one strong emirate.”
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