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BREAKING: Despite Controversial Court Order, Kano Gov to Present Appointment Letter to Emir Sanusi
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BREAKING: Despite Controversial Court Order, Kano Gov to Present Appointment Letter to Emir Sanusi

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • The reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will soon arrive at the state government house to receive his letter of appointment
  • Legit.ng reports that Sanusi will officially resume duty as the new emir on Friday, May 24, 2024
  • Sanusi is expected to be at the Africa House in Kano Government House for a mini-durbar ceremony on Friday morning, May 24

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Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.

Kano, Kano state - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will on Friday, May 24, present an appointment letter to the new Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

Sanusi was reinstated on Thursday, May 23.

Emir Sanusi in Kano state to receive appointment letter on Friday May 24
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II returns as Kano's first-class ruler. Photo credits: @Kyusufabba, @masarautarkano
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According to Governor Yusuf's senior special assistant on digital media via his verified X (formerly Twitter) page, @babarh_, the letter will be presented to Sanusi at 9:00 am at Africa House, Kano Government House.

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After he meets with the Kano governor, Sanusi is expected to lead the Muslim Jumat prayers (Friday) at the Kano Central mosque located at the palace in Kofar Kudu.

Kano governor holds meeting with key stakeholders

Late on Thursday night, May 23, Governor Yusuf together with the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, had a meeting with state service chiefs.

Also, the four kingmakers of the Kano state emirate council met with Governor Yusuf.

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Meanwhile, a federal high court presided by Justice Liman has granted an ex parte order restraining the Kano state government from reinstating Emir Sanusi.

According to Daily Nigerian in a report on Friday morning, May 24, the judge gave the order on Thursday night, May 23, even though he is reportedly in the US.

The order also kicked against the abolishment of four emirates: Bichi, Gaya, Karaye, and Rano.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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