Yusuf presents letter of appointment to new Emir of Gaya

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented a letter of appointment to the new emir of the Gaya Emirate, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir.

The emir is the only one among the five deposed emirs to be reinstated by Gov. Yusuf.

This followed the assent of a new law by the Kano State House of Assembly, which allows for the creation of three second-class emirs: Gaya, Rano, and Karaye.

A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, noted that the reinstatement of emir Ibrahim was based on merit and his commitment to serve the people of the Gaya Emirate.

The Emirate comprises Gaya, Ajingi, and Albasu Local Government Areas.

“You may recall that the Emir of Gaya was the only one who accepted the will of Almighty Allah at the time when the five emirates were dissolved and all emirs deposed,” the statement read.

The Emir of Gaya arrived at the Kano Government House accompanied by all the kingmakers and other titleholders.