PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dethroned Sanusi Departing Kano Airport

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.

Earlier reports suggested that Sanusi was banished to Nasarawa State where he would be seeking asylum for the rest of his life.

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.

Bayero is one of the sons of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the predecessor of Sanusi.