We Will Soon Resolve The Long-standing Kano Emirship Tussle – Govt

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kano State Government on Thursday, January 29, 2026, assured that the  long drawn battle for the soul of the Kano Emirate throne will soon be amicably resolved.

The Source reports that the revered ancient Kano  Emirate  was on Thursday May 23, 2024, thrown into an unprecedented crisis following the  dethronement of the 15th Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, and the reinstatement of Mohammed Sanusi II, as the 16th Emir by Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf.

The controversial arrangement has since led to a plethora of Court actions by the camps of Emir Bayero and Emir Sanusi with both laying claim to being the rightful occupant of the royal stool.

While the lingering squabble for the ultimate control of the Emirate stool is awaiting adjudication by the Supreme Court of the country, the two contenders are presently maintaining parallel palaces.

While Emir Sanusi who has been enjoying the backing of the State Government holds court at the Kofar Kudu main palace, Emir Bayero, the eldest son of the 14th Emir, late Ado Bayero, who, also, is believed to have the support of the Federal Government  resides at the Nasarawa mini palace.

But at a media briefing on Thursday, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, assured that  efforts are underway to bring the leadership tussle to an amicable end.

This is as he reaffirmed Government’s unflinching commitment towards ensuring the restoration of lasting peace and stability in the state.

According to him, the Kano State Government has put machineries in place for the purpose of meaningfully engaging all stakeholders, and major parties in the royal face off.

Although, he did not give details of the peace efforts, however, there have been insinuations suggesting that Emir Bayero may be sacrificed.

In fact, not a few keen observers fear that the Emirship tussle may have formed part of the bargaining chips for the recent defection of Governor Yusuf to the APC.

For the records, Governor Yusuf is not only a member of the Kano Royal Family, but a close relation of Emir Sanusi.

Speculations are rife that the Federal Government-backed, and Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje-installed Emir Bayero may be placated with an alternative, leaving Emir Sanusi with his life-long ambition of being the Emir of Kano.