Group Demands Sanusi Lamido’s Return as Kano Emir

Group Demands Sanusi Lamido’s Return as Kano Emir

By Nafisat Bello

A group, “Yan Dangwalen Jihar Kano” (the Kano Electorate) has asked the Kano state house of assembly to reinstate, Sanusi Lamido as emir of Kano.

The Kano Electorate appealed to the lawmakers to review the dissolution of the additional four emirates According to the group, the reinstatement of Sanusi as emir of Kano “will foster unity, peace, and stability within Kano State and its neighboring communities”.

Also, the Kano State Assembly has been urged to review the law establishing four additional emirates in Gaya, Rano, Karaye and Bichi.

The Kano Electorate made the appeal in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House on Monday, February 5, 2024.

According to the group, the dethronement of Sani caused division, unnecessary tension and unrest among the people of Kano state. They argued that they worked tirelessly to improve the living standards of the people throughout his tenure as Emir.

The statement partially reads: “We would like to request a review and potential dissolution of the additional emirs and section that led to the creation of the four additional emirates. The group added that:

“However, we humbly request your esteemed assembly to revisit and reconsider the decision to remove HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from his throne. Our belief is based on the belief that his reinstatement will foster unity, peace, and stability within Kano State and its neighbouring communities.”

It was reported that a professional negotiator and mediator, Umar Sa’ad Hassan, revealed how the government of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf can reinstate the dethroned emir, Sanusi Lamido back to the throne.

Umar said the only thing stopping Governor Yusuf from reinstating Sanusi as emir of Kano is the political implications. During an exclusive ineterview, the Kano-based said no government wants to destroy the monarchical system of the Kano people especially when the current emir has not done anything wrong.