I am accommodating deposed Emir in my palace- Nasarawa traditional ruler

Dethroned Emir Sanusi, has arrived Loko, a town in Nasarawa State, northern Nigeria to which he was banished.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the dethroned Emir of Kano arrived his new home very early on Tuesday 10, March.

The traditional ruler of Loko, Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed Sabo, who confirmed the development, said that Sanusi arrived his palace “around 3 a.m. on March 10″.

However, the Nassarawa traditional ruler said that the press would not be allowed to interview the dethroned emir.

“Yes, Emir Sanusi is in my palace. He arrived this morning around 3 a.m., but no one will be allowed to speak with him,” the first-class traditional ruler said.

Onyxnewsng has reported earlier that the Kano State government on Monday, 9 March, dethroned Emir Muhammad Sanusi II. Emir Sanusi’s dethronement happened after the Kano State Council Executive meeting was led by Governor Ganduje on the same day.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, said Emir Sanusi’s dethronement was because of his total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the governor and other lawful authorities.

“The Kano State Executive Council under the chairmanship of His Excellency, the governor of Kano, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has unanimously approved the immediate removal/dethronement of the Emir of Kano Emirate, Muhammad Sanusi II,” the statement said.

“The Emir of Kano is in total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the governor and other lawful authorities, including his persistent refusal to attend officials meetings and programmes organised by the government without any lawful justification which amount to total insubordination.

“It is on record and in so many instances Malam Muhammad Sanusi II has been found breaching part 3, section 13 (a-e) of the Kano State Emirate Law 2019 and which if left unchecked will destroy the good and established image of the Kano Emirate.”

Also, following the removal of Emir Sanusi, the former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has written a letter reacting to this, saying: “It is sad because it was undeserved. It is good because you have paid the price.”

Reacting to his removal as the Emir of Kano, in what is his first reaction to his dethronement on Monday, ex Emir Sanusi in a video message, accepted his dethronement as an act of destiny.

Sanusi said: “With almost six years on this throne and (in charge of) our heritage. Today, the Almighty Allah, who gave me the leadership has destined to take it back.

He added, “As I always say, leadership has predetermined tenure, the days Allah destined are numbered. When the days come to an end one must leave.
“We have accepted whatever Allah decides. We have agreed. We appreciate (God). We are happy and we know it is what is best for us.”

Although, Onyxnewsng reports that the video appeared to have been recorded at the Kano Palace on Monday before Sanusi was taken away into exile by security personnel. Towards the end of the video, the blaring of a siren could be heard signalling the arrival of the Kano police commissioner who led the operation.

The deposed Emir of Kano called on all titleholders and palace officials to support whoever emerged as the emir. Aminu Ado Bayero was declared the new Emir of Kano Emirate later yesterday.

Sanusi continued: “We enjoin everyone to remain peaceful. We have directed our family, our children and those that support us that whoever gets it and is endorsed by the people they should pay allegiance to him.

“They should follow him (the new emir). They should guard his honour and dignity because that is also the honour and dignity of this palace.”

In affirming his ties to his grandfather who was deposed in a similar manner in 1963, Sanusi was happy for practicing his reign in accordance with that of Emir Sanusi I.

“It is a thing of pride that made us to rule and end in the same fashion as Halifa,” he said using his grandfather’s sobriquet.

The dethroned Emir Sanusi thanked the people of Kano, titleholders, lieutenants and friends for their support and affection during his reign.