The Kano emirates were previously split into five, leading to the dethronement of the then-Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi.
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has strongly defended the creation of four new emirates in the state, stating that they are here to stay.
Speaking at the Workers’ Day celebrations at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, Ganduje emphasized that the newly created emirates symbolize unity, progress, and well-being of the people. He also declared that God will not bring anyone who will destroy the newly created emirates.
Governor Ganduje dismissed the suggestion that politics would reverse the creation of the new emirates, stating that they were here to stay.
“Any of you that visits the headquarters of these new emirates will believe me that we have brought development to these places. We created them to honor the people of these regions.
“Even if we are not in government, we are praying and we will keep praying for God to protect these emirates from all evils.
“I want to assure you that these emirates are permanent, they have come to stay. And anybody that will destroy them, God Almighty will not bring him to Kano state. We assure you that these emirates were created because of you, because of your progress. I thank you all,” Governor Ganduje said.
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The governor made this declaration in response to comments made by former governor and presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who suggested that the incoming government of Abba Kabir Yusuf would review the dethronement and splitting of the Kano emirates.
The Kano emirates were previously split into five, leading to the dethronement of the then-Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. Despite Kwankwaso’s comments, Ganduje remains firm in his decision to create the four new emirates, stating that it is a move towards development and progress in the state.
Governor Ganduje’s statement comes amid speculations that the creation of the new emirates was a political move to weaken the influence of Emir Sanusi, who was considered an influential figure in the state.
