The Kano State Government has assured residents that the protracted emirate dispute in the state will be resolved soon through peaceful dialogue and mutual understanding.
Kano State has, for over two years, witnessed the unusual situation of two emirs, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, laying claim to the ancient throne.
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, gave the assurance on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Kano, stressing that the state government remains committed to ending the crisis without violence or further tension.
Waiya explained that the emirate crisis resurfaced following the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano in May 2024. His reinstatement came after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf removed Aminu Ado Bayero from office, shortly after signing the Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Bill 2024 into law.
The new law repealed the 2019 Emirate Council Law and led to the dissolution of the additional emirate councils created under the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
According to the commissioner, the government has taken deliberate steps to restore peace and stability across the state and is actively engaging relevant stakeholders to prevent the dispute from generating further tension or disrupting governance.
He added that all decisions taken by the Yusuf administration were guided by respect for the rule of law, traditional institutions, and the collective interest of the people of Kano State.
Commenting on Governor Yusuf’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Waiya said the move would bring positive development to the state. He noted that improved collaboration with the Federal Government would enhance Kano’s access to projects and federal support.
He said key sectors such as infrastructure, health, education, and social welfare are expected to benefit from the new political alignment.
