LAWMAKERS DISSOLVE 4 NEW EMIRATES, SANUSI LAMIDO MAY RETURN AS EMIR OF KANO

There are strong signs that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, the dethroned former Emir of Kano, may return to his former throne at any time.

This comes after the Kano State House of Assembly voted to dethrone the incumbent emir and destroy the state's four new Emirates, which were constituted under a contentious 2019 law.

Though it has not been formally confirmed, LEADERSHIP reports that Sanusi II has been reinstated and is due in Kano on Friday.

According to LEADERSHIP reliable inside sources, "With the approval of the bill, Sanusi is automatically reinstated. There is no requirement for confirmation; simply wait for the governor to assent to it.

"The restructuring of the Kano Emirate is viewed as a political manoeuvre to reduce the influence of then-Emir Sanusi II, a vocal critic of the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration." The establishment of the new emirates divided the authority of the previous Kano Emirate Council, reducing its strength and influence.

Meanwhile, the Majority Leader of the Kano State House of Assembly, Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, who sponsored the Amendment Bill, told journalists shortly after Thursday's session that "the bill has been sent to the governor for assent; now there is no longer an active Emir in Kano in all five Emirates: Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye. The law now allows the governor to summon the customary kingmakers to elect a new king."

"Our correspondent also reports that all the district heads elevated or appointed under the repealed law are to revert to their previous positions."

(Source: Nigerian news leader).