Kano Deputy Governor Calls for Immediate Removal of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero
The Kano State government has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the removal of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the Nasarawa Palace, asserting that his presence is exacerbating unrest in the state. The call was made by Kano’s Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, during a distribution of relief materials provided by the Tarauni Federal Constituency Representative in the House of Representatives, Hon. Kabiru Dahiru Sule.
Gwarzo emphasized the state government’s position on the matter, urging President Tinubu to act swiftly to resolve the situation. He specifically requested the removal of Bayero, who was enthroned by Tinubu, from the Nasarawa Palace, which traditionally houses the remains of deceased Kano Emirs. Gwarzo described the location as inappropriate for the current Emir, suggesting it was symbolic of a graveyard.
He also condemned the security measures around the Nasarawa Palace and various parts of Kano, accusing security forces of using excessive force, including teargas and live ammunition, against peaceful protesters. Gwarzo voiced his concern about the deployment of such measures in a democratic environment, particularly against youth protesting peacefully.
“The people of Kano, especially the youth, are tired of this nonsense,” Gwarzo stated. “It is shocking that in a democratic setting, security forces are being deployed to fire teargas at peaceful protesters, with some reports even alleging the use of live ammunition.” He added that the state government would not allow any form of intimidation and reiterated the commitment to upholding democracy.
Gwarzo asserted that the authority to appoint an Emir in Kano lies solely with the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and not with the federal government. He emphasized that Kano already has a legitimate Emir in Muhammadu Sanusi II, and no one, including the President, has the constitutional right to impose another Emir on the state.
The Deputy Governor further accused individuals of exploiting Bayero’s presence at the Nasarawa Palace to create political instability, which he claimed was obstructing the functioning of the state government. Gwarzo also reiterated that the legal processes that led to Bayero’s initial removal had, in turn, led to the reinstatement of Sanusi II.
security forces sealed off access to the Nasarawa Palace following intelligence reports about a potential protest around the area. The police also confirmed the arrest of 17 suspected thugs involved in the unrest, with investigations into the incident continuing.
