Kano state government will soon resolve the long-running rivalry over the Kano Emirship, which may finally be heading towards resolution, following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
For nearly two years, Kano has been trapped in a deadlock as Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and Emir Aminu Ado Bayero have been respectively laying claim to the throne.
While Sanusi has been operating from the main Gidan Rumfa palace, Ado Bayero has remained at the Nassarawa mini-palace.
Speaking on Muhasa, a local radio station in Kano, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated that the political “unification” of the state and federal governments under the APC had removed the primary obstacles to a peaceful settlement.
“I assure you that very soon, the Kano government will resolve the dispute over the Kano Emirate, because we are now one,” he said.
Waiya, said the state government had put concrete measures in place to restore lasting peace and stability, hinting that the “two emirs” stalemate was nearing its conclusion.
The commissioner emphasized that the administration is committed to dialogue with all stakeholders, stressing that the matter would not be allowed to generate tension or hinder governance.
“Our approach is guided by respect for the rule of law, traditional institutions, and the collective interests of the people of Kano State,” he said.
He added that the contenders themselves might play a role in the resolution, noting that “it is possible that some will step down from the throne on their own, or others will seek reconciliation because a mutual understanding has been reached.”
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