Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused Lagos of attempting to dominate other regions, particularly Kano.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Skyline University in Kano, Senator Kwankwaso alleged that Lagos is meddling in Kano’s internal matters, including the selection of the Emir.
“Today, we can see very clearly that there are efforts from the Lagos axis to colonize this part of the country. Lagos wouldn’t allow us to choose our Emir; instead, they want to impose their own Emir on Kano,” he said.
Kwankwaso described the alleged interference as overreach and warned against actions undermining the autonomy and cultural heritage of other states.
Meanwhile, Kano Times reports that Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was deposed as the Emir of Kano by the previous administration of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been reinstated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The decision followed the signing of the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law by Governor Yusuf.
However, the Federal High Court in Kano nullified the state government’s actions related to the repeal of the Emirate Council Law and the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir.
Presiding Judge Justice A.M. Liman, in his ruling directed all parties involved to maintain the status quo until the case is resolved.
As the Kano Emirate crisis remains unresolved in court, the state continues to witness a power tussle, with two emirs—Sanusi and the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero—claiming legitimacy.