THE REASON!!! “Why We Dethroned Emir Sanusi” – Kano State Government

The Kano government said on Monday that it dethroned the now-former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, due to insubordination.

Usman Alhaji, the Secretary to the Kano government, stated this during a press statement. The Kano government earlier on Monday announced the dethronement of Mr. Sanusi, a vocal advocate of reforms in Northern Nigeria.

While many believe the ousting of the ex-emir is an act of vengeance by the Kano government, the state secretary, Mr. Alhaji In his statement, said the Kano State council unanimously approved Mr. Sanusi’s dethronement.

 “The Emir of Kano is in total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the state Governor and other lawful authorities, including his persistent refusal to attend official meetings and programs organized by the govt with none lawful justification which amount to insubordination,” Mr. Alhaji said.

 “It is on record and in numerous instances Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II has been found breaching part 3 section 13 (a-e) of the Kano State Emirate Law 2019 and which, if left unchecked, will destroy the great and established image of the Kano Emirate,” the official added.

The Kano emirate law that Mr. Alhaji referenced is that the one which created four new first-class emirs in Kano State. Before then, the emir of Kano was the sole first-class emir within the state.

Mr. Sanusi and other members of the Kano emirate are challenging the law in court.

In a developing story, Aminu Ado Bayero has been appointed the new Emir of Kano.

Aminu Bayero is replacing Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was dethroned earlier today by the Kano government.