Former Central Bank Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II Reinstated as Emir of Kano

The former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano following recent developments in the Kano State House of Assembly.

The State Assembly passed a bill that resulted in the abolition of four emirates established alongside the traditional Emir of Kano under a contentious law introduced in 2019 during the tenure of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

Though there hasn’t been an official announcement, reliable sources indicate that Sanusi II is expected to return to Kano on Friday, as the new law effectively reinstates his position.

The sources further explain that with the passage of this bill, Sanusi automatically regains his position without the need for additional confirmation.

SaharaReporters earlier reported on the State Assembly’s decision to dissolve the newly created emirates, signaling a shift back to the original Kano Emirate Council structure.

The bill, titled ‘The Kano State Emirates Councils (Repeal) Bill, 2024,’ received parliamentary approval after passing the third reading in the legislative house.

This development implies the reversal of the amendments made in 2019 that fragmented the Kano Emirate into five separate entities, including Rano, Karaye, Gaya, and Bichi emirates, apart from the Emir of Kano.

The restoration of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano Emirate is viewed as a significant political move, especially considering the historical tensions between Governor Ganduje and the former Central Bank Governor.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s victory in the previous election fueled calls for Sanusi’s reinstatement, given his promise to reinstate the traditional Kano Emirate system that was reshaped by the previous administration.

This latest development marks a pivotal moment in the traditional and political landscape of Kano, with potential implications for the broader socio-cultural dynamics in the region.