Kano Emirate Tussle: Governor Yusuf Reacts As Bayero Hoists Traditional Flag at Nasarawa Palace

• The battle between the two emirs of Kano, Sanusi II and Ado Bayero, for the throne in the ancient city took another twist
• The traditional and official flag was hoisted at the Nasarawa mini palace earlier than expected on Thursday, further reaffirming the authority of the 15th Emir of Kano, Bayero
• In a swift reaction to the development, the Kano state government described the development as a stunt and insisted the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, remains the emir

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The Kano Emirate tussle has taken a new twist. The state government, led by Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dismissed the hoisting of traditional and official flags at the Nasarawa palace, where the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, resides. The governor described it as a mere attempt to gain public attention.

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Kano Emirate tussle: Bayero reaffirms authority, hoists traditional flag at Nasarawa palace

Recall that the flag, which reaffirmed the authority of Emir Bayero, was hoisted at 6am on Thursday, June 27.

Bayero has been in battle with the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, over the control of the Kano Emirate after the amendment of the Kano Emirates Council Law.

Kano govt's reaction to hoisting of flag

Reacting to Bayero's move, the state governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, dismissed the action at the Nasarawa palace as an attempt to attract public attention, Channels TV reported on Friday June 28.

Speaking on behalf of Governor Yusuf, Bature insisted that Sanusi II remained the Emir of Kano state.

“It’s a useless attempt to gain cheap publicity. There is no confusion or doubt that Emir Sanusi is the Emir of Kano,” Bature told newsmen.

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As reported by Daily Trust, the same flag is also hoisted at the Gidan Rumfa palace, where Sunusi II, resides.

Lawyer interprets court ruling on Kano Emirate tussle

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a Kano-based lawyer, Umar Sa'ad Hassan, interpreted the federal high court's ruling on the Kano Emirate tussle.

Hassan said while the Kano state government and Aminu Ado Bayero camps are giving different interpretations, the ruling means that Sanusi Lamido ceased to be Emir of Kano.

In an exclusive chat with Legit, Hasan explained that Governor Abba Yusuf's action to reinstate Sanusi as Emir was declared void because it was done after an injunction was granted.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

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