Former Emir of Kano State, Muhammadu Sanusi, who was deposed on allegations of insurbodination, has been relocated to Awe Town, from Loko, airlifted in an helicopter amidst tight security
In what is his first reaction to his removal from office on Monday, Mr Sanusi was deposed following a resolution of the Kano State Executive Council on March 9, on allegations of insurbodination.
The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Usman Alhaji, who addressed journalists at the end of the emergency council meeting said the action was based on the governor’s powers under the state’s Emirates Law 2019.
A son of late Ado Bayero who was Mr Sanusi’s predecessor, Aminu Bayero, was immediately announced as the new emir with the endorsement of the four Kano kingmakers.
In the video message, which lasted over four minutes, Mr Sanusi accepted his dethronement as an act of destiny.
“With almost six years on this throne and (in charge of) our heritage. Today, the almighty Allah, who gave me the leadership has destined to take it back,” Mr Sanusi said.
