A gaggle, Yan Dangwalen Jihar Kano (the Kano Voters), has written to the Kano State Home of Meeting asking for a assessment of the legislation establishing 4 further emirates in Gaya, Rano, Karaye and Bichi by former former governor Abdullah Ganduje. .
The group additionally known as for the reinstatement of the previous Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The group's name follows repeated statements by former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso that the ruling New Nigeria Individuals's Occasion in Kano may assessment Ganduje's transfer in opposition to Kano Emirate.
However discuss to The PONS On Wednesday, the All Progressives Congress warned in opposition to any transfer to disrupt the present Emirates settlement as created by Ganduje, saying it may disrupt the peace of the traditional metropolis.
The opposition get together suggested NNPP Governor Abba Yusuf to be cautious and never be coerced into doing something that might have an effect on the present peaceable coexistence within the state.
On Wednesday, Yan Dangwale of Kano State made obtainable The PONS a replica of the letter dated February 5, 2024, addressed to the Speaker of Kano State Home of Meeting.
Within the letter, additionally copied to the Governor of Kano State, the Deputy Governor of Kano State and the Secretary to the State Authorities, the group mentioned: “The dissolution of the Emirates and the
the Emir of Kano will promote unity, peace and stability inside Kano State and its neighboring communities.
“We write to plead and in addition draw the eye of the honorable members to the legislation governing the Extra Emirs in Kano State. Particularly, we want to request a assessment and attainable dissolution of the extra emirs and the part that led to the creation of the 4 further emirates.
“It’s our agency perception that consolidating the Emirates right into a single entity will result in larger unity and progress for the individuals of Kano. This consolidation can serve to streamline governance and promote a extra cohesive group for the good thing about all residents.
“We acknowledge the rightful authority of the Kano State Home of Meeting within the matter of emirate governance. Nevertheless, we humbly request your esteemed Meeting to rethink and rethink the choice to take away HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from his throne. Our conviction is predicated on the idea that his redeployment will promote unity, peace and stability inside Kano State and neighboring communities.”
Whereas describing Sanusi as “a extremely revered and influential determine who, throughout his tenure as Emir, demonstrated his dedication to the welfare of the individuals of Kano State,” the group mentioned it could be within the public curiosity of Kano to nominate him to get well. to the throne.
“Throughout his tenure, he labored tirelessly to advertise social and financial improvement, schooling, healthcare and higher dwelling requirements for the residents of Kano State.
“The removing of HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from his throne has brought about division and unrest among the many individuals of Kano State, creating pointless stress throughout the group.
“We humbly urge the esteemed members of the Meeting to contemplate this matter within the curiosity of the progress and unity of Kano State. Your considerate consideration of this subject will undoubtedly have an enduring impression on the way forward for our group.
“We hope that our advocacy shall be honorably thought of as an necessary case and stay up for the optimistic outcomes which will outcome from this essential assessment,” the group mentioned.
Nevertheless, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Kano State, Alhaji Ahmad Aruwa, described the group's name or calls for as fairy tales.
He mentioned: “The APC views the gimmick as a fairy story. How can any group or politicians protest or inform the federal government to dissolve the Emirates?
“The federal government of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had achieved many issues, together with the creation of the brand new emirates.
“The APC as a celebration is just not affected as a result of the state authorities below former Governor Ganduje did what it needed to do by creating the emirates and the individuals have realized its significance.
“Conventional establishments are anticipated to be revered and the group didn’t complain or protest when the emirates have been established.”
Aruwa mentioned if the NNPP authorities desires to dissolve the New Emirates, it ought to come out clear as an alternative of “sponsoring some mercenaries within the title of a gaggle that seeks the dissolution of the New Emirates.”
“What Kano wants now could be peace, not one thing that may trigger issues for the state and its individuals,” Aruwa mentioned.
Nevertheless, when contacted, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, Kano State Chairman of the NNPP, mentioned: “Everyone seems to be entitled to his or her opinion. The group is subsequently entitled to its opinion.”
The previous governor of the state, Ganduje, had in 2019 signed a legislation that cut up Kano Emirate into 5 by way of the creation of 4 new ones.
He then dethroned Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano, in March 2020 and exiled him to Nasarawa State.
An announcement by the then Secretary to the State Authorities, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, mentioned Sanusi was dethroned for “whole disrespect for lawful directions from the workplace of the State Governor and different lawful authorities, together with his persistent refusal to attend official conferences and applications organized by the state. authorities with none authorized justification, amounting to whole insubordination.”
