Tension flared at the Kano Emir’s Palace on Friday as heavily armed police officers surrounded the Kofar Kudu premises, an action linked to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s plan to appoint a district head for Bichi town.
Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani reacted to the situation on X, urging restraint in the use of force and power over the ongoing Kano emirship tussle, emphasizing the need for peace.
The controversy follows a history of disputes in Kano’s traditional institution, including the May 2024 dethronement of former Emir Aminu Ado Bayero by Governor Abba Yusuf, which saw the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.
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Legal battles and a deeply divided traditional council continue to escalate tensions in the state’s emirate system.
