Amid ongoing disputes surrounding the Kano Emirate, Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, embarked on his first trip outside Kano to Abuja on Friday.
This trip follows his recent return to Kano after being dethroned by Governor Abba Yusuf, who installed Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir. Sanusi II has since been relocated to the Kofar Kudu palace.
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Bayero’s journey comes approximately three months after his return to the state and the Nassarawa mini palace. Sources close to the Emirate indicated that the trip was either a private visit or related to his attendance at a traditional leaders’ meeting in Abuja.
Bayero traveled in a convoy to Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) for his departure. Heavy security remains in place around the Nassarawa mini palace, where Bayero has been residing.
In a related development, the 16th Emir, Sanusi II, is currently abroad defending his PhD thesis, leaving Kano without an active Emir. The Emirship dispute is still under judicial review as efforts continue to resolve the conflict.
Kano Govt orders removal of Emir Aminu Bayero from Palace
Daily News 24 reported that the Kano State Government had directed the Commissioner of Police to remove the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, from the Nasarawa GRA Mini Palace where he resides.
During a press conference, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, announced that the government had finalized plans for the general reconstruction and renovation of the property.
This includes the immediate demolition and reconstruction of the dilapidated wall fence.This development follows after the Federal High Court’s ruling on the substantive suit, which validated the Kano Emirate Council Repeal Law 2024 and also nullified all actions taken by Governor Abba Yusuf after the passage of the law.
