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Kano Emirship Tussle: Sanusi Holds First Traditional Court Session At Gidan Rumfa Palace, Bayero Takes Over Gidan Nasarawa Palace

Reinstated Kano Emir Sanusi II has appeared in his full traditional regalia and performed his first traditional function.

The reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has moved to the Kano Emir’s Palace and sat for the first tradional Court session (Zaman Fada) at the Gidan Rumfa Palace, in the midst of Council members and some district heads.

However, the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, has also, moved into the second emir’s palace (Gidan Nasarawa) also in the in the metropolis.

The reinstated Emir of Kano has appeared in his full traditional regalia and performed first traditional function at the Emir’s house at Kofar Kudu inside the city.

As at the time of writing this report Saturday afternoon, security chiefs were at the Governor’s office holding a meeting with the Chief of Staff, Shehu Sagagi, while Governor Abba Yusuf and his deputy relocated to the Emir’s Palace in solidarity with the Emir.

While the security personnel who were with the State Commissioner of Police, Mr.Husaini Gumel and other security operatives were still at the police headquarters, still holding meetings. 

In an interview with journalists at the palace, the deputy governor of the state, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarz,o accused the National Security advisor (NSA) behind the return of the deposed emir to the state.

“The National Security Adviser gave two jets to bring the dethroned emir to Kano and to bring him to the palace. We have not understood their intention.”

Ahmad Sorondiki 

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