Kano Emirship tussle : Ado Bayero breaks silence

Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, has urged the authorities to ensure justice prevails in the state’s emirship dispute.

Bayero was dethroned on Thursday after the Kano State Assembly repealed a 2019 emirate law, which had been used to remove Muhammadu Sanusi in 2020.

Subsequently, Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Sanusi while Bayero was on an official visit to Ogun State.

Upon returning, Bayero relocated to the Kano emirate’s mini palace in Nassarawa LGA, where he was greeted by his supporters.

The governor also ordered Bayero’s arrest for “creating tension in the state.”

During a meeting with security agents, Bayero stated that he would respect the rule of law, emphasizing that no one is above it.

He called for peace and urged the people of Kano to remain law-abiding as the legal process unfolds.

“I urge everyone to stay calm and law-abiding while awaiting the outcome of the legal proceedings,” Bayero said in Hausa.

“We call on the authorities to ensure justice in this matter. Kano is a significant state in Nigeria; whatever impacts Kano impacts the entire country.

“May peace prevail in Kano. We pray for Allah to bless Kano with responsible and just leaders.

“Justice must be served in every matter. No one is above the law. We will accept the law’s verdict. I appreciate everyone who has expressed concern.

“As I said, justice will be done. We will continue to pray for peace in Kano State. May Allah the Almighty protect us.”

On May 23, a federal high court in Kano ordered the state government not to enforce the Emirate Council Repeal Law 2024.

On Saturday, the Kano State Police Command announced that law enforcement agencies would comply with the court order against Sanusi’s reinstatement.