Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, according to authoritative sources confirmed.
This development follows a resolution by the Kano State House of Assembly to dethrone the current Emir and dismantle the four new Emirates established under a controversial 2019 law.
Although an official announcement has not yet been made, reliable information indicates that Sanusi II's reinstatement is imminent, with his return to Kano expected on Friday. According to credible sources, "With the passage of the Bill, Sanusi automatically stands reinstated. No need for confirmation, just waiting for the Governor's assent."
The restructuring of the Kano Emirate, seen as a political maneuver to curb Sanusi II's influence—a vocal critic of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s administration—had previously fragmented the authority of the old Kano Emirate Council, diluting its power.
Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, the Majority Leader of the Kano State House of Assembly and sponsor of the Amendment Bill, informed journalists after Thursday's session that the bill had been sent to the governor for assent. He stated, “The law now provides for the governor to call on the traditional kingmakers to choose a new king, as there is no longer an active Emir in any of the five Emirates: Kano, Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye.”
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