The Kano State Government on Friday marked the first anniversary of the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano with special prayers and renewed commitment to traditional institutions.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration, through the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, restated its respect and support for traditional rulers, describing them as vital to peace, unity, and cultural preservation in the state.
Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was returned as Emir on May 24, 2024, following the repeal of the Kano Emirates Council Law by the state assembly. The new law, signed by Governor Yusuf on May 23, 2024, dissolved the four additional emirates created by the previous administration and reinstated Sanusi as the sole Emir of Kano.
Speaking at the prayer session organised to commemorate the event, Deputy Governor Gwarzo praised the role of traditional institutions, calling them “pillars of wisdom, peace, and stability.”
He said, “The administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf holds our traditional institutions in the highest regard and will continue to work with them to promote the welfare of the people.”
According to a statement by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, the prayer session, led by respected Islamic scholars, brought together key community leaders and government officials. The event served as a time for reflection, thanksgiving, and renewed hope for lasting peace and development under Emir Sanusi’s leadership.
Gwarzo also praised the Emir for his leadership style and his commitment to justice and the welfare of Kano residents.
Sanusi was first installed as the 14th Emir of Kano in 2014 but was deposed in 2020 by the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s administration. His return to the throne last year was seen by many as both symbolic and politically significant, reflecting the current government’s stance on reversing past reforms in the traditional leadership structure.
Kano remains one of the most influential traditional centres in Northern Nigeria, and the Emir of Kano holds a highly respected position in both cultural and religious affairs. The government’s celebration of this milestone underlines its continued reliance on the emirate system as a tool for community engagement and societal development.
