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How Emir Sanusi Was Dethroned For “Disrespect”, Bundled Out Of Palace

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Embattled Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has been dethroned by the Kano State Government.

It was learnt that Emir Sanusi II who was sacked Monday amidst unsettled disagreement with the state governor, narrowly escaped a huge surged at the palace but was reportedly smuggled out.

Local sources said that the internal security guards at the palace whisked the emir away to through the back door.

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Reports say a team of security operatives including the commissioner of police in the state and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have moved into the palace to ensure the safety of the estranged monarch who is said to have been bundled out.

The Kano State Government had in a statement signed by the Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, announcing the removal of the emir to reporters at Kano Government House on Monday, said,“Kano state executive council under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje had unanimously approved the immediate removal/dethronement of the emir of Kano Emirate Muhammad Sanusi II.

“The Emir of Kano is in total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the state governor and other lawful authorities, including his persistent refusal to attend official meetings and programmes organized by the government without any lawful justification which amounts to total insubordination.

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“It is on record and in so many instances Malam Muhammad Sanusi II has been found breaching part 3 section 13 (a-e) of the Kano State Emirate Law 2019 and which if left unchecked will destroy the good and established image of the Kano Emirate.

“This removal is made after due consultation with the relevant stakeholders and compliance with part 3 section 13 of the Kano State Emirate Law 2019 and other reasons stated above.

“The removal was reached in order to safeguard the sanctity, culture, tradition, religion and prestige of the Kano Emirate built over a thousand years.

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“His Excellency Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR calls on the general public to remain calm, law abiding and to go about their normal businesses. While a new Emir of Kano Emirate will soon be appointed.”

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