Kano Assembly Dissolves Four New Emirates Created by Ganduje

iexclusivenews – The Kano State House of Assembly has taken a significant step by dissolving the four new emirate councils created by the former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

This move is a result of the assembly’s deliberations on the floor of the House during plenary on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

The Kano State Emirates Council Amendment Bill was considered and passed after scaling second and third reading on Thursday morning.

Background of the Law

The law was amended and adopted by the parliament in May 2019, opening the door for decentralization.

The law was allegedly designed to reduce Muhammadu Sanusi’s authority as Kano’s emir at the time.

The measure was then signed into law by Abdullahi Ganduje, who was the state’s governor at the time.

The law created four additional emirates, which were seen as a move to decentralize the Kano Emirate and reduce its authority.

Dissolution of the Emirates

The dissolution of the emirates is a reversal of the law passed in May 2019. The new law dissolves the four additional emirates created by the previous administration and restores the Kano Emirate to its former glory.

The move is seen as a step towards restoring the dignity and authority of the Kano Emirate, which was reduced by the previous administration.

The law has abrogated the establishment of five new emirates in the state. All offices established under the repealed law have been set aside by the new bill.

Also, all district heads elevated or appointed under the repealed law are to revert to their previous positions.

The new law is set to abrogate the creation of five emirates done by the former administration of Abdullahi Ganduje in 2019 and the restoration of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano Emirate.

Reactions

The move could pave the way for the return of the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.

Also in January 2024, Former Kano governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso, said that the issue of the Kano emirates would be revisited.

Following the victory of the New Nigerian Peoples Party in last year’s election, Kwankwaso had said the government of Abba Kabir Yusuf would review the dethronement and balkanization of the emirate.

Political Implications

The move is seen as a political masterstroke by the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP).

The party had promised to review the dethronement and balkanisation of the emirate during the last election campaign.

The move is seen as a fulfillment of that promise and a step towards restoring the dignity and authority of the Kano Emirate.

Conclusion: The dissolution of the four new emirate councils created by the former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, is a significant step towards restoring the dignity and authority of the Kano Emirate. The move is seen as a political masterstroke by the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and a fulfillment of their promise to review the dethronement and balkanization of the emirate. The move paves the way for the return of the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, and restores the Kano Emirate to its former glory.