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  • Sanusi’s removal: Group urges calm, vows to challenge action

    Sanusi’s removal: Group urges calm, vows to challenge action

    Advocates For A United Kano – has reacted to the dethronement of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, and called on residents to “remain calm”.

    “We received with utter shock and disbelief, a statement read by the Secretary to Kano State Government, announcing the removal of Sanusi ll as Emir of Kano.

    “This development is saddening, unfortunate and illegal. The ADVOCATES call on all Kanawa and residents of Kano State and beyond to stay calm, and not to resort to any violent reaction whatsoever.

    “Violence is no solution to anything, for no one can predict where it may lead to,” the statement signed by Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa, its Chairman, said.

    The statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja, expressed absolute faith in the will of the Almighty.

    “We absolutely believe in whatever Allah ordains; we put our complete trust in Him, for He has power over all things.

    “Be that as it may, the ADVOCATES FOR A UNITED KANO shall continue to challenge, by lawful and peaceful means, each and every brazen act of illegality perpetrated by the Government of Kano State.

    “In particular, we have vowed to sustain our judicial challenge to the unlawful law passed by the Kano House of Assembly under which the Governor purportedly removed the Emir,” the statement said.

  • Obasanjo writes Sanusi on his dethronement, tags it ‘Good, bad news’ [Letter attached]

    Obasanjo writes Sanusi on his dethronement, tags it ‘Good, bad news’ [Letter attached]

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written the embattled Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, following his dethronement by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Monday.

    In the supposed letter, which was first shared online by Sen. Dino Melaye and presently making the rounds on the internet, Obasanjo described Sanusi’s dethronement as having two sides – the “sad and good”.

    While noting that Sanusi’s removal was “undeserved”, the former president, however, said the former emir had paid the price.

    Obasanjo’s three-paragraphed letter reads: “I woke up this morning and after my morning exercise, devotion and my morning meeting with my staff, I heard the sad and good news of your removal by the Executive Council of the Kano State Government.

    “It is sad because it was undeserved. It is good because you have paid the price. My prayer is that God should give you the fortitude and the courage to continue on the path that you have chosen for yourself in the best interest of our country and humanity.

    “Please accept, Your Highness, the assurances of my highest consideration”

    Following Sanusi’s dethronement on Monday, Governor Ganduje had approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of Kano.

    “I have been directed by his Excellency, the Governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje following the resolution of the state Executive Council and recommendation by Kano Kingmakers to announce the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the new Emir of Kano,” the Secretary to the state government announced in a statement.

    Bayero is one of the sons of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the predecessor of Sanusi.

  • Sanusi paying for his lies against Jonathan – Omokri

    A former social media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Reno Omokri, has mocked the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, over his ordeal.

    Omokri alleged that Sanusi as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2014 stated that $20bn was missing from the nation’s coffers.

    He said the scandal contributed to the eventual defeat of Jonathan in 2015.

    In a post on Instagram, Omokri said, “Last year I said everyone who falsely accused former President Jonathan would pay for it. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is a manipulative individual who deliberately lied against ex-President Jonathan to forestall him and facilitate the election of General Muhammadu Buhari.

    “Well, he has his Buhari. Is he happy? He should find time to read Galatians 6:7-8. One by one, the God that Jonathan kneels to pray to will vindicate him.”

  • Dethroned Emir, Sanusi banished in Kano, sent to exile in Nasarawa

    Dethroned Emir, Sanusi banished in Kano, sent to exile in Nasarawa

    Reports reaching TheNEwsGuru (TNG) indicates that the dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has reportedly been arrested by security operatives in his palace.

    The emir was sacked by the Kano State Government on Monday and has been replaced with Ado Bayero who was formerly the Emir of Bichi.

    Sanusi was said to have been arrested and whisked out of the ancient city amidst tight security.

    It was gathered that the security operatives are heading to Nassarawa state where Sanusi will spend the rest of his life in asylum.

    The arrest was after the security operatives sealed off the Palace as TNG earlier reported.

     

  • Forces behind Sanusi’s removal intoxicated by power – Shehu Sani

    A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, on Monday, said those behind the dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, displayed “the intolerance and toxicity of the liquor of power”.

    Sani said the Northern Elders Forum had waded into the misunderstanding between the deposed Emir and the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, but failed to make the two parties reach a truce.

    He tweeted, “The removal of Emir Sanusi represents the incompatibility of the crown and conscience, the consequences of dissent against established norms and the heavy price of holding principles in our north. It also revealed the intolerance and toxicity of the liquor of power.”

  • BREAKING: Aminu Ado Bayero replaces Sanusi as new Emir of Kano

    BREAKING: Aminu Ado Bayero replaces Sanusi as new Emir of Kano

    Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has been announced as the new emir of Kano.

    The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji made the announcement today, hours after Muhammadu Sanusi ll was dethroned.

    Alhaji said the appointment was in line with the provision of Kano state Emirate Council Law 2019. “Section 11 (1) of the Law has empowered the governor to appointment Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero as the emir of Kano,” he said.

    The secretary to the state government said the four kingmakers of Kano emirate had earlier recommended the appointment of Aminu Ado Bayero as the emir of Kano.

    Bayero is the 15th emir of Fulani.

    Until his appointment as emir of Kano, Bayero was the emir of Bichi, one of the four newly created emirates. Bayero is a graduate of Mass Communication from Bayero University Kano.

    He was also a former Danmajen Kano, Dan Buran, Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida and Wamban Kano. He was later appointed emir of Bichi after the creation of Karaye, Gaya, Rano and Bichi Emirates by the present administration.

  • Security operatives disperse Sanusi’s sympathisers, seal Kano Emir palace [Photos]

    Security Operatives on Monday made up of the Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp(NSCDC) sealed up the palace of the dethroned Emir of Kano Muhammed Sanusi II.

    Eye witness told TheNewsGuru(TNG) that sympathisers, beggars, tourist who were at the palace were chased away while the security operatives cordoned the renowned Emir’s palace.

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    Meanwhile, Kano State Government has made remarks that a new Emir for the Kano Emirate will “soon” be appointed.

    The Secretary to the State Government, Usman Alhaji, made this known while announcing the sacking of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano on Monday.

    Alhaji also explained that Sanusi was removed to preserve the sanctity of the Kano Emirate.

    “A new Emir of Kano will soon be appointed,” he said in a statement issued on Monday.

     

     

  • BREAKING: Emir of Kano, Sanusi dethroned

    Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll has been dethroned over disrespect to the office of the governor and other government agencies.

    The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, said the removal was with immediate effect.

    The emir’s action violated the part 3 section A-E of Kano state law, hence the removal. He said the removal was in line with consultation with relevant stakeholders.

    He said a new emir would be announced in due course.

    He also urged Kano people to remain calm and go about their normal businesses.

    Recall that ThneNewsGuru(TNG) had earlier reported that, It was a free-for-all fight on Monday when the Deputy Speaker and chairman of the Public Complaints and Petition Committee, Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari raised observation over the ongoing investigation of petitions of alleged violation of the culture, tradition and religious values of the people of Kano by Emir Muhammad Sanusi 11. [Read]

  • Emir Sanusi to beggars: If you must beg, beg govt not individuals

    Emir Sanusi to beggars: If you must beg, beg govt not individuals

    The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday called on people who beg for alms or other forms of assistance from individuals and relatives to instead direct their begging to the government.

    Sanusi made the call at the National Conference on Alarammomi (Qur’anic Teachers) organised by Centre for Qur’anic Reciters in Nigeria with the theme: “Sanitising Almajirchi In Tune With Today’s Realities”. The event held in Dutse, Jigawa.

    He urged parents to stop sending their children to Almajiri schools, stressing that children could study the Qur’an, at there schools and with the teachers in their respective communities.

    The emir said that if sending children to such schools become necessary, then parents must send them with all the necessary provisions to ensure their wellbeing and welfare.

    According to him, it is wrong for parents to send their children away without proper arrangements and necessary provision, as the children will end up begging for food and alms.

    Sanusi, who quoted verses from the Holy Qur’an and Hadith, said whoever begs, would resurrect on the day of judgement without flesh on his face.

    He, therefore, urged husbands to see it as God-given duty to feed their wives and children adequately in order for them not to resort to begging for alms and assistance from individuals or relatives.

    “Begging is disallowed in Islam and if you must beg for alms beg the government not individuals or relatives.

    “It is better for you to cut firewood and sell to earn a living than to beg.

    “Those who beg or seek assistance from individuals will be resurrected on the day of judgement without meat/flesh on their faces.

    “And if you must beg, then beg the government not individuals or relatives. This is because they should be responsible for the welfare and wellbeing of citizens.

    “Individuals, relatives or neighbours can assist you as gestures of kindness and generosity, but that’s not necessary.

    “So, those who are saying that begging is not prohibited in Islam are just misleading you,” Sanusi said.

    The emir, therefore, urged government at all levels on social protection programmes in order to check such menaces in society.

    “Programmes like cash transfer and many more can assist in tackling these problem. So, we urge the government to sustain the cash transfer programme and come up with many more,” the emir said.

    Also speaking, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, corroborated the emir, while noting that no father should send children to Almajiri school without proper and adequate provision for their wellbeing.

    “For instance, in Sokoto we built over 100 schools close to Almajiri schools for such to learn at least ABCD and 1234.

    “So, we must change the system in order to ensure brighter future for our children,” he said.

    Abubakar also urged the participants to take what was said with all seriousness.

  • N3.5bn Emirate funds: Court dismisses panel’s report against Emir Sanusi

    N3.5bn Emirate funds: Court dismisses panel’s report against Emir Sanusi

    The Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi 11, on Friday won a major judicial victory against the Kano State government after a Federal High Court sitting in the city dismissed the preliminary report of a panel that indicted him for alleged misappropriation of the Emirate Council’s N3.5 billion.

    Justice O.A. Egwuata said the Kano Anti-graft Commission was wrong to deny Emir Sanusi an opportunity to be heard before releasing the said report on him.

    The action of the panel,the court said,was against the principle of fair hearing.

    The panel had also recommended the suspension of the emir.

    Dissatisfied by the report, Sanusi headed to the court to seek a declaration that the report of the panel issued on June 6, 2019, breached his fundamental human right to fair hearing and was contrary to the rules of natural justice.

    Besides,he prayed the court to set aside the preliminary report, as it relates to his indictment for fraud, misappropriation, as well as the recommendation for suspension by the commission.

    The court granted his prayers and awarded him N200000 damages.

    A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Suleiman Na’Mallam had earlier restrained the anti-graft commission from continuing with its probe of the emir.