Recall that Governor Yusuf had assented to the new law and reinstated the 14th Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of one united Kano at the same time. The Liman, however, declared that: “Law is still the law, but actions carried out in the execution of the law are set aside.”
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By failing to acknowledge the existence of multiple Emirs within Kano State, Sunusi Lamido has created confusion and fueled the controversy surrounding the establishment of additional Emirates. His statements have led some to believe that the move is an attack on the Kano Emirate’s authority, when in reality, it is a broader effort to decentralize governance and bring governance closer to the people in various regions of the state.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s residency in the Emir’s palace post-Sanusi’s return suggests concerns about potential legal repercussions.
Kabiru Abubakar of Dakata Quarters said most of Kano residents were more concerned about their livelihoods than who becomes the Emir of Kano.
The leader of the group, Ibrahim Khalil, along with 20 others, made the call in a statement issued in Kano on Saturday.