Emirship crisis: Drama in Kano as Sanusi, Bayero appoint different top traditional chiefs

Kano emirate on Friday got two Galadimas. One was appointed by the reinstated 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The other was crowned by the dethroned 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero.

The Galadima is the highest traditional councillor of the emirate. He offers wise counseling and advice to the emir.

Bayero and Sanusi -the state government’s choice, are battling in court over who is the legitimate emir of Kano.

Sanusi appointed Alhaji Munir Sanusi Bayero, who is the district head of Bichi, as the new Galadima of Kano. While Bayero appointed Alhaji Sunusi Lamido Ado Bayero as the new Galadiman Kano.

The Galadimas were turbaned to assume duty immediately. However, while Alhaji Munir Sanusi Bayero, was turbaned at the Kofar Mata main palace, Sunusi Lamido Ado Bayero was turned by Bayero at the mini palace.

Emir Sanusi also on Friday appointed four other senior traditional councillors to hold various positions in the emirate.

The new traditional councillors included Wamban Καnο -Alhaji Kabir Tijjani Hashim who is the District Head of Nassarawa; Turakin Καnο -Alhaji Mahmud Ado Bayero, the District Head of Gwale; Tafidan Καnο -Adam Lamido Sanusi and Yariman Καnο -Alhaji Ahmad Abbas Sanusi.

Speaking after the turbaning, Sanusi urged the appointees to show exemplary leaderships.

The monarch said the appointees had been demonstrating loyalty, humility and compassion to the common man, their new positions should not change them.

“You have been chosen based on your track records and that of your families.

“Most of you have shown and demonstrated loyalty to the emirate and our lineage, the people and the the state in general.

“We are aware already of what you have been doing, you have been on the saddle to help the poor and are contributing immensely to the betterment of the society.

“I urge you all to keep it up and ensure that you borrow a leaf from your fathers. May God help you all in discharging your duties,” Sanusi charged them.

The turbaning by the former CBN governor was witnessed by Governor Abba Yusuf and his cabinet’s members.