- Kano governor visits NSA in Abuja
Calm is gradually returning to the city of Kano following tensions over the throne of Emir of Kano.
While the Lamido Sanusi camp insists he is the rightful Emir, having been reappointed by Governor Abba Yusuf, a Federal High Court sitting in Kano issued an order countering his reinstatement until a suit challenging it was resolved.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that more District Heads and members of the Tijaniyya Shura Council, a council of Islamic Sect, have affirmed their loyalty to him.
Other prominent individuals such as Khalifa Sayyadi Bashir, Khalifa Abdullahi Uwaisu, Sheikh Ibrahim Shehu Maihula and Barrister Habibu Dan Almajiri, have also endorsed Sanusi, whose claim to the throne is being challenged in the court.
During his initial court session, Emir Sanusi, whose Emirship is considered illegal by the Emir Aminu Ado Bayero camp, received the fealty of 40 District Heads and prominent individuals within the council.
NAN that monitored the situation in Kano on Thursday observed that many residents of the city were going about their normal activities.
Although security agencies were seen at the Emir’s Palace and guest house where Bayero is currently staying, the residents of the city seem undisturbed by their presence.
Alhaji Kabiru Abubakar of Dakata Quarters said most Kano residents were more concerned about their livelihoods than who becomes the Emir of Kano.
He expressed the confidence in the political and religious leaders in the state to resolve the matter very soon.
Hajiya Aishatu Danlami of Brigade Quarters commended the state government for banning protests, which she said prevented miscreants from taking advantage of the situation to cause mayhem.
Danlami praised residents of the city for resisting provocation from individuals seeking to create confusion in the state.
“Allah has spoken, and Sanusi is now in the palace, piloting the affairs of the Emirate. May Allah continue to guide him to bring about the progress we desire,” she told NAN.
Alhaji Abdullahi Yakubu said the return of Sanusi was a reflection of the desire of the people of the state.
Alhaji Musa Isa of Dala in Dala Local Government Area called on Aminu Ado Bayero, to accept the situation as the will of God.
Isa said there could only be one Emir at a time and urged Bayero to move on with his life as “Allah has spoken through the installation of Emir Sanusi.”
NAN reports that the Kofar Kudu palace of the Emir has been a beehive of activities with people from various parts of the city trooping to witness royal displays and performances.
These include traditional gun salutes for the Emir and the riding of well-decorated horses by palace aides.
Hawkers of various wares have also taken positions in front of the palace selling foods, drinks, textile materials, shoes and prayer mats, among others.
Praise singers and drummers also throng the palace daily, entertaining guests who come from various parts of the country to pay homage to the re-appointed Emir.
Kano governor visits NSA in Abuja
Meanwhile, the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Thursday, visited the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja.
The meeting, which lasted for more than an hour, was prompted by the recent happenings in Kano following the dissolution of five emirates by the Kano State House of Assembly through the repeal of the state emirate law, and the subsequent restoration of Emir Muhammad Sanusi II by the governor.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, said the two political leaders deliberated on various matters relating to state, and national development and the peaceful coexistence of the nation during the meeting.
“It was a fruitful discussion between myself and the National Security Adviser, his role is critical for the harmonious existence of our nation, so I briefed him on the recent developments in Kano,” the governor was quoted to have said in the statement.
The statement added that the governor’s meeting with the NSA coincided with Emir Sanusi II’s six-day stay at the Kano palace, where a significant majority of district heads and kingmakers already pledged their allegiance and loyalty to the Emir.
The NSA had been accused of involvement in the Kano crisis for allowing a substantial military presence to protect the removed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, a position swiftly discredited by the Office of the NSA.
The Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who accused the NSA of involvement in the Kano crisis, later apologized, attributing the error to flawed intelligence.
