The reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, has officially arrived at the Kano State Government House to receive his letter of appointment, as reported by “Daily Trust” on Friday.
This marks a significant return for Sanusi, who was previously dethroned four years ago by former governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
Sanusi was warmly welcomed back to the state on Thursday evening during a homecoming reception.
Today, he is expected to participate in a series of ceremonial events, starting with a mini-durbar ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Africa House in the Kano Government House.
Following this, he will proceed to the Nassarawa Emir’s palace and lead the Muslim Jumat prayers at the Kano Central Mosque located at the palace in Kofar Kudu.
The reappointment of Sanusi by Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is seen as a significant political and cultural move.
Governor Yusuf’s decision comes as part of a broader restructuring of the emirate system, which included the deposition of five emirs appointed by Ganduje.
These emirs have been given a 48-hour ultimatum to vacate their official residences and palaces and have been instructed to hand over all affairs to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
However, this sweeping change has encountered legal challenges. The Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order halting the enforcement of the Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Law.
Justice Mohammed Liman granted the order following an application by Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, the Sarkin Dawaki Babba of the Kano Emirate.
The lawsuit addresses the fundamental rights concerning the Emir’s seat, with the Kano State Government, the House of Assembly, the Speaker, the Attorney-General, the Commissioner of Police, the Inspector-General of Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the State Security Service listed as respondents.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the situation remains tense. Governor Yusuf’s actions have sparked significant debate and could potentially lead to a re-evaluation of the traditional and political structures within Kano State.
Sanusi’s reinstatement is celebrated by many, but it also highlights the ongoing power struggles and complexities within the state’s governance.
