Ganduje, Sanusi Ditch Ego, Reconcile Their Differences Amid N3.4b Allegation

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi ll have finnaly relaxed their ego and resolved their differences amidst embarrassing allegations of financial misappropriation levelled against the reverred monarch.

BIGPEN Online recall that the embattled Emir of Kano was allegedly fingered by the State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission in the purported misappropriation of Kano Emirate Council fund. They gave him 48 hours to respond to the allegations.

The monarch who had been in a running battle with the state Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje had said he would respond appropriately to claims of the council.

But before his reply could come out, the duo on Saturday in a reconciliatory meeting between in Abuja resolved their differences.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ganduje, Mr Abba Anwar, which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Saturday said that the reconciliatory meeting was initiated by the Kano born business mogul Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Chairman of Nigeria’s Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi.

He said after the meeting, the duo exchanged pleasantries with each other in Abuja on Friday.

“As the two leaders met, they congratulated each other for the successful completion of the Ramadan Fast and the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

“Both leaders spoke and urged all Muslims to continue with the good teachings and spirit of the Fasting period of the Month of Ramadan.

“Emir Sanusi seized the opportunity to congratulate Gov. Ganduje for the victory in his second term in office. He also wished the governor successful tenure in office.”

He said: “For healthier relationship between the two institutions of government and Kano Emirate Council, the dialogues will continue.”

It will be recalled that the Kano State Government on Thursday queried the Sanusi over alleged misappropriation of N3.4bn by the Kano Emirate Council.

The state government had also created four emirates out of Kano.