The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Monday, departed Kano State via the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) following his dethronement by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
There is yet to be confirmed report claiming that the Sanusi was not banished to Nasarawa State where he would be seeking asylum for the rest of his life, but that he departed Kano for Lagos State after he was deposed.
The Kano State Executive Council had approved the dethronement of Sanusi, who was the 14th Emir of Kano, at a sitting on Monday.
The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Usman Alhaji, who announced the unanimous decision of the council, hinged Sanusi’s removal on his alleged disrespect to lawful instructions by Ganduje.
“This removal is made after due consultation with the relevant stakeholders and in compliance with Part 3 section 13 of the Kano State Emirate law 2019 and other reasons stated above.
“The removal was reached to safeguard the sanctity, culture, tradition, religion and prestige of the Kano Emirate built over a thousand years,” said Alhaji.
Meanwhile, following the dethronement of Sanusi, Governor Ganduje on Monday approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, as the 15th Emir of Kano.
“I have been directed by his Excellency, the Governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje following the resolution of the state Executive Council and recommendation by Kano Kingmakers to announce the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the new Emir of Kano,” the Secretary to the state government announced in a statement.
A document reportedly obtained by ChannelsTV also states that Sanusi’s removal was recommended by the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission which summoned the Emir.
According to the documents signed by the chairman of the commission, Sanusi was accused of obstructing the investigation of the Commission.
The Commission had asked the traditional ruler to respond to a petition accusing him of selling lands belonging to the Kano Emirate to the tune of N2 billion.
Sanusi had, however, secured a restriction order from a court to stop the commission from investigating him.
