Sanusi dethroned as Kano Emir The Governor Abdullahi Ganduje-led administration will soon install a new Emir. The Kano state governme...
The Governor Abdullahi Ganduje-led administration will soon install a new Emir.
The Kano state government has announced Mallam Muhammad Sanusi's dethronement as Emir of Kano.
The traditional ruler's dethronement, according to the Director General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, was unanimously approved by the Kano State Executive Council.
Sanusi and Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje have been on a warpath for quite some time over perceived political differences.BREAKING NEWS; EMIR SANUSI DETHRONED:— Peacock (@dawisu) March 9, 2020
The Kano State Executive Council has unanimously approved the dethronement of the Emir of Kamo Mallam Muhammad Sanusi Ii at a special sitting held today by the council. pic.twitter.com/e9yMySVfbC
In August of 2019, Ganduje split the Kano Emirates into four ostensibly to whittle down Sanusi's powers.This is the Kano SSG confirming the dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi pic.twitter.com/cFus9DWS2Z— Nicholas Ibekwe (@nicholasibekwe) March 9, 2020
On why Sanusi was dethroned, Ganduje said the Emir has been disrespectful to the state government, adding that he doesn't attend official meetings, and at the same time displays utter disdain for constituted authority.
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