By Shishang John
May 23, 2024
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano amid more political intrigues in the North Western State.
This decision comes in the wake of the Kano State House of Assembly’s resolution to depose the current Emir and abolish the four new Emirates established under a controversial 2019 law.
Though the official announcement is pending, reliable sources indicate that Sanusi II’s reinstatement is imminent, with his expected return to Kano scheduled for Friday.
Insiders reveal, “With the passage of the Bill, Sanusi automatically stands reinstated. No need for confirmation, the thing is to wait for the Governor to assent to it.”
The restructuring of the Kano Emirate, which led to the creation of new Emirates, was perceived as a political strategy to reduce the influence of then Emir Sanusi II, a vocal critic of the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration. This move fragmented the authority of the old Kano Emirate Council, diminishing its power and influence.
Following Thursday’s session, Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, the Majority Leader of the Kano State House of Assembly and sponsor of the Amendment Bill, informed Kukuruku reporters “the bill has been sent to the Governor for assent, now there is no longer an active Emir in Kano in all the five Emirates; Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano and Karaye. The law now provides the Governor to call on the traditional kingmakers to choose a new king.”
Furthermore, all district heads elevated or appointed under the repealed law are instructed to return to their previous positions.
Below is the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 (1445 A.H) as follows:
Title and Commencement
- This Bill may be cited as the Kano State Emirates Councils (Repeal) Bill, 2024 (1445 A. H) and shall come into operation on the ………………..Day of…………….2024 (1445 A.H)
Repeal
- The Kano State Emirates Council Law, 2019 (1441 A.H) dated 5th December, 2019 (1441 A.H), Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) (Amendment) Law, 2019 (1440 A.H) dated 8th May, 2019 and Kano State Emirate Council (Amendment) Law, 2020 (1442 A.H) date 5th December, 2019 (1441 A.H) are hereby repeal.
Abrogation of the five (5) emirates
- All offices created in the newly created five Emirates under the repealed principal law, dated 5th December, 2019 are hereby abrogated. All appointment made under the said repealed Principal Law dated 5th December, 2019 are hereby set aside.
Restoration of traditional titles
- All traditional office holders and title holders elevated or appointed to office created under the repealed Principal law, dated 5th December, 2019 shall revert to their position where such positions previously existed under recognized custom and traditions prior to the enactment of the repealed Principal Law dated 5th December, 2019.
Power Of The Governor
- The Governor shall take all necessary measures to restore the status of the Kano Emirate System to its positions prior to the enactment of the repealed Principal Law dated 5th December, 2019.
Commissioner to take responsibility of all emirates
- The Commissioner responsible for Local Government shall oversee all transitional arrangements including how best to deal with assets and liabilities of the abolished emirates and new structure created under the repealed Principal Law dated 5th December, 2019.
