Protest Erupts In Gaya Over Dissolution Of Emirate
Just in: Protest in Kano community over dissolution of emirate
Protesters have taken to the streets of Gaya, one of the five emirates affected by the repealed Kano Emirates Council Law.
They are protesting to express their dissatisfaction with the recent development.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) controlled House of Assembly had repealed the law which ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje used to dethrone Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II in 2020.
On Thursday, Governor Abba Yusuf assented to the law and announced the dissolution of the four extra emirates created by Ganduje, including Gaya.
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The governor also directed all the monarchs, including Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, Emir of Gaya, to hand over to Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Deputy Governor, who oversees the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
It was gathered that the dethroned Emir vacated the palace at midnight on Thursday, and there was no sign of any form of violence or resistance in the town, thanks to the presence of armed security personnel.
However, on Sunday morning, residents trooped to the streets to reject the dissolution of the emirate, wielding placards and chanting anti-government songs.
The protesters alleged injustice, saying the dissolution of the emirate has political undertones.
Details of the protest and any further developments will be provided later.
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