Kwankwaso gives real reason Gov Yusuf reinstated Sanusi as Emir of Kano

The move has plunged the state into bitter tussle for the ancient throne as the dethroned monarch refuses to vacate the palace.

But, featuring on Arise News Prime Time, Kwankwaso said governor Yusuf consulted with relevant stakeholders before the decision to reinstall Sanusi was taken.

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He said: “It was a campaign issue. Don’t forget that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was installed in 2014 by our government.

“My Deputy who became governor decided in his wisdom to divide Kano into five emirates. What many people don’t remember is that it was tried by the Rimi government during the Second Republic.

“It was our position, our belief that Kano should continue as one solid traditional institution. That was what we believed in.

“So, during our campaign, the governor went round to tell the people that if they voted for him, Kano would return to being one solid traditional institution, of course with support from the other emirates.

“That is why when he was sworn-in, he started a process of consultation.

“But for one year, the governor carried out due consultations and decided to follow due process through the State House of Assembly and Sanusi was reinstated. People voted for him for several reasons, including making Kano one strong emirate.”

Kwankwaso gives real reason Gov Yusuf reinstated Sanusi as Emir of Kano