Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano.
Gatekeepers News reports that the reinstatement comes after Sanusi received his letter of appointment from Governor Abba Yusuf on Friday.
The governor said “By the powers conferred on me by the Kano Emirate Council Law of 1984 and 2024, and supported by the recommendation of the kingmakers, I have the singular pleasure to confirm the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and the head of the Kano Emirate Council.”
The Governor stated the Emir’s role again and urged him to lead according to Islamic teachings.
He said “As the Emir is being appointed for the second time, it is based on his competence, credibility, and popularity.”
“I urge him to be guided by the principles of Islamic teachings and to use his position to unite the emirate, fostering harmony among the Islamic sects in the state.”
Traditional rulers, kingmakers, and other top dignitaries were in attending the event.
