Sanusi reinstated to Kano Palace four years after sacking

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, returned to the Palace in the early hours of Saturday.

Sanusi returned as emir after the Kano State Emirates Council (Amendment Number 2) Law, 2024 received the assent of Governor Abba Yusuf on Thursday.

The five emirate councils established in the State—Kano, Bichi, Rano, Karaye and Gaya—were eliminated by the modified law.

Following the signing, the Yusuf announced Emir Sanusi ll’s return. Sanusi ll was removed from office in 2020 by former governor Umar Ganduje.

During a ceremony to accept Governor Yusuf’s appointment letter, Emir Sanusi declared that being reinstated was a divine blessing.

He said, “The Arabians used to say that in everything we witness, there is a lesson that shows us that God is there. Whatever happens to an individual is preordained by Allah, and for those who are sensible enough, it’s a lesson. God is one, and whatever He does, nobody can change, and what He doesn’t do, nobody can.

“About 10 years ago, in this same place, former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso gave me my appointment letter as the Emir of Kano. Today, after 10 years, I am here again receiving a reappointment letter from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

“Time will not permit long talks. Whatever we needed to say, we said when we were leaving. We made it clear that God has preordained the time and cause for everything and everyone. He gives leadership to whom He wants and at the time He wants. When He gives, no one can take it away, and when He takes it away, nobody can bring it back.”