In the heart of Nigeria, a rich cultural heritage is slowly fading away. The traditional institution,once the backbone of the nation’s social and political fabric, is struggling to survive. Before the British colonial era, these institutions operated independently, wielding significant influence and authority.
In the heart of Nigeria, a rich cultural heritage is slowly fading away. The traditional institution,
Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, was unceremoniously dethroned by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in 2020. The move was widely seen as a politically motivated attack on Sanusi’s independence and influence. As a vocal critic of government policies, Sanusi had become a thorn in the side of the political establishment. His removal marked a dark turning point in the history of the Kano Emirate, sparking widespread outrage and divisions within the royal family.
Bayero, the dethroned Emir, asserts that justice will prevail and he will reclaim his rightful place on the throne, with the alleged backing of an APC-led administration at the centre. Ganduje is chairman of the ruling party. Sanusi, on the other hand, believes his reinstatement is both divine and just.
According to Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, who hails from Kano and serves as the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre and Chairman of Amnesty International , in an exclusive chat with Saturday Vanguard, he stated, “They are busy going to Kano to create artificial violence and crisis. Already, the country is overwhelmed with insecurity. They can be seen going to a state that is peaceful to ignite violence in order to find a place to remove the governor.
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