At the event, according to a statement by his spokesperson,
Sanusi Bature, the governor said the new law provided for the reinstatement of
Mr Lamido as Emir of Kano and removal of all the five Emirs in all the five
emirates.
He added that it was also part of his campaign commitment to
residents of the state.
“The law provided an opportunity for reinstatement of the
14th Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi II and removal of 15th Emir of Kano Aminu Ado
Bayero, the Emir of Bichi Nasir Ado Bayero, Emir of Rano Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa,
Emir of Karaye Ibrahim Abubakar II and Emir of Gaya Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir.
“Governor Yusuf further articulated that the return of
Muhammad Sanusi II back on throne will propel peace and prosperity, adding that
the repeal of the council law was in realisation of his campaign commitments to
restore the lost glory of the state and its rich cultural heritage.
“Governor Yusuf also issued 48 hours to Aminu Ado Bayero and
four other former first class chiefs to vacate their palaces and hand over all
emirates property to the office of the deputy governor.
“The governor expressed satisfaction that the new law will
bring unity of the people of Kano and foster sustainable socio-economic
development.
“He emphasised that the signing of the bill symbolizes the
restoration of the revered legacy of the Kano emirate, which has withstood the
test of time of over a thousand years.
“Furthermore, the governor urged the populace in the state
to continue supporting his administration in delivering a multitude of
infrastructural advancements that will propel Kano to greater heights.
“Everyone should go about his or her normal activities in
the state, we have done what we believe is in the best interest of the state
and its people”
“I want to inform the good people of Kano that today, we
reappointed Sanusi Lamido Aminu Sanusi popularly known as Muhammadu Sanusi the
II as the 16th Emir of Kano while the five former emirs are expected to vacate
the palaces within 48 hours.
“The former emirs are to handover all properties in thier
possession to the Commissioner for Local Government who doubles as the state
Deputy Governor.
“Under the new Kano Emirate Repeal law 2024, Kano state is
now under one emirate,” the statement said.
