JUST IN: Kano Assembly Approves Creation of Second-Class Emirates

The Kano House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish second-class emirates within the state. The bill, which was introduced on Monday, swiftly progressed through its second and third readings on Tuesday.

The newly approved legislation aims to create three distinct emirates: Rano (encompassing Rano, Bunkure, and Kibiya), Karaye (covering Karaye and Rogo), and Gaya (including Gaya, Ajingi, and Albasu). These second-class emirates will operate under the authority of Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano.

This development follows a recent ruling by a Kano state high court, which issued a permanent injunction preventing Aminu Bayero from presenting himself as the Emir of Kano until the resolution of an ongoing legal suit. Additionally, the court restrained the deposed emirs of Bichi, Gaya, Rano, and Karaye from acting in their former capacities.

The emirship dynamics in Kano have been contentious, particularly after Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Sanusi as emir on May 23 during a ceremonious event at the government house. This action followed the repeal of a law enacted by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, which had previously led to Sanusi’s deposition and exile in 2020.

Aminu Bayero, since his dethronement, has resided at the mini Nassarawa palace. The reinstatement of Sanusi and the dethronement of Bayero have intensified tensions within the state, especially following Bayero’s celebrated return in May, shortly after his removal.