Two Former Emirs of Kano Resurface After Court RulingsTwo Former Emirs of Kano Resurface After Court Rulings In a significant turn of events, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, made his first public appearance since his dethronement. He attended an annual peace prayer meeting, marking his first official outing following a court ruling annulling his removal. Meanwhile, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, the 16th Emir, publicly addressed the issue following a court ruling overturning his reinstatement. Sanusi met with newly appointed second-class emirs in the state. The appointments of these second-class emirs follow the signing of the Bill for the Establishment of the Kano State Emirate Council 2024, adding further complexity to the traditional leadership dynamics of the Emirate. The ongoing tensions within the Emirate’s leadership became evident as both former emirs emerged publicly after recent court rulings. Bayero’s return to public life underscores the significance of the court ruling that annulled his dethronement, while Sanusi’s actions highlight the ongoing disputes surrounding his reinstatement. These developments cast uncertainty on the future of the Emirate and its traditional leadership structure, setting the stage for potential further conflict and political maneuvering.
- Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero made his first public appearance since his dethronement when he attended a peace prayer meeting in Kano
- The 16th Emir, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, also spoke out publicly following a court ruling to reinstate him, highlighting ongoing tensions within the leadership
The ongoing saga of the two emirs of the emirate of Kano took an intriguing turn on Saturday when Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th emir of Kano, made his first public appearance since his return to Kano. Bayero attended the annual peace prayer organised by the Isyaku Rabiu family. During the first Islamic month, the Holy Quran is recited up to 3,000 times to pray for the peace, prosperity and progress of the nation.
Alhaji Bayero’s participation in the last day of prayers marks his first official outing since the controversial dethronement of the Kano State government. He moved gracefully from the Nassarawa mini-palace to the Isyaku Rabiu Mosque in Goron Dutse and returned to the heavily guarded palace via the same route.
This public appearance follows a landmark court ruling that the government led by Governor Abba Yusuf annulled his dethronement. Bayero’s public appearance is notable as he has been living in the Nassarawa mini-palace since the court ruling.
Just 72 hours earlier, the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, had made his first official public appearance in Kano after a court overturned his reinstatement to the revered throne. Sanusi moved from the Gidan Rumfa Palace to the State Government House, where he met the newly appointed second-class emirs of Gaya, Rano and Karaye.
The new second class royal fathers are Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, Emir of Karaye; Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, Emir of Gaya; and Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, Emir of Rano. Before these appointments, Alhaji Karaye was District Head of Rogo, Alhaji Umar was District Head of Bunkure and Alhaji Gaya was the recently dethroned Emir of the defunct Gaya Emirate.
These developments follow the signing of the Bill for the Establishment of the Kano State Emirate Council 2024 by the Governor on Tuesday, further complicating the traditional leadership dynamics in the Emirate of Kano.
