Following the lingering tension caused by the tussle of the Emirship of Kano, the State Government has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene. It will be recalled that in 2020, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was dethroned by the then Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and was succeeded by his cousin Aminu Ado Bayero. On 23 May 2024, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reinstated him to the throne making him the 16th Emir of Kano.
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These events have continued to generate mixed reactions amongst the Kano residents, with some protesting the recent changes. However, Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo has addressed a press conference at Government House on Monday and called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene to resolve the issue.
According to the Deputy Governor, Tinubu’s intervention would save the state from descending into chaos. Gwarzo said that the state is renowned for its peace and stability, in spite of its political complexities. This is just has he urged the President to take necessary steps in preventing the situation from escalating.
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He explained that the state government followed due process in the reinstatement of Emir Lamido Sanusi. The government acknowledged the recent amendments to the Kano State Emirates Law and the ongoing legal challenges.
Gwarzo clarified that the state government was not served with any court order regarding the matter. The deputy governor said his appeal was meant to ensure peaceful resolution to the controversy and maintain the stability of the state.