Kano Governor, Emir Sanusi Hold Emergency Meeting With Security Chiefs Amid Emirship Crisis
The urgent meeting is being held to find a way out of the ongoing socio-political tensions in the state.
There is currently an emergency meeting between Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf and the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi ll with security chiefs in the state.
The urgent meeting is being held to find a way out of the ongoing socio-political tensions in the state.
SaharaReporters had reported about a high presence of security personnel at Government House, Kano, amid the Emirship tussle.
It was learned that the security men were stationed at strategic places within the Kano metropolis, though they did not restrict movement.
It was also learned that the Chief Security Officer to the governor was visibly disturbed as he moved about, declining comments.
Top security operatives who earlier met with the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, are currently inside the government house holding another meeting.
The newly sacked emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero had also urged the residents of the state to respect decisions of court in the ongoing power tussles within the emirate.
The 15th Emir said this while addressing his supporters and newsmen at the mini-palace where he has been since his return to the state after his dethronement,
He expressed his confidence that the court would decide justly on the matter and vowed to accept whatever the law states, adding that Kano is an important state in Nigeria.
“I call on the people to remain law-abiding while awaiting outcome of the legal process on this tussle,” Ado Bayero had said.