The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Friday, December 6, presided over a court session at his palaceThis was after policemen barricaded the palace and restricted him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi local government areaSanusi and his rival, Ado Bayero, are laying hold on the Kano throne, and this has fuelled political tension in the ancient city
Henzodaily.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, made a bold appearance in full traditional regalia on Friday, December 6, as he presided over his routine court session at the palace despite security operatives laying siege to it.
Sanusi holds court session in Kano palace.
Photo credit: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, @RakaFatimah
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Henzodaily.ng reported that the Kano royal tussle had taken a different turn as heavily armed security operatives and officials of the Department of State Service restricted exit and entry of the Emir’s Palace.
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It was learnt that the development was due to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi’s plan to install his son as the district head of Bichi.
There has been a legal battle between reinstated Sanusi and deposed Aminu Ado Bayero and the legal holder of the Kano Emirship.
While the Kano Emirate tussle is still in courts, the state has witnessed the emergence of two emirs, Sanusi and the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.
Sanusi presides over court session
Despite the siege by the security operatives, Sanusi held a court session at his palace on Friday.
The Emir, who was accompanied by the palace aides, maintained his composure as he carried out the proceedings within the barricaded palace walls. Photos of the development has surfaced online.
Interestingly, the Kano state police command has yet to provide an explanation for the siege, which has heightened speculation about the ongoing tension about the royal rumble in the state.
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See the photos of Sanusi carrying out his duties below:
Bayero prevented from renovating Nasarawa palace
Meanwhile, Henzodaily.ng reported that the 15th Emir of Kano Ado Bayero experienced a major setback as the Kano state high court ruled on the application seeking to stop the renovation of the Nasarawa mini-palace.
The court stopped Bayero from renovating the historic palace, following an interim order earlier on September 13, 2024, temporarily restraining the Emir from altering the palace.
The presiding Judge and Chief Judge of Kano state, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, delivered the verdict in a matter involving the Kano state government led by Abba Kabir Yusuf.
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