BREAKING: Despite Controversial Court Order, Kano Gov to Present Appointment Letter to Emir Sanusi

• The reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will soon arrive at the state government house to receive his letter of appointment
• Legit.ng reports that Sanusi will officially resume duty as the new emir on Friday, May 24, 2024
• Sanusi is expected to be at the Africa House in Kano Government House for a mini-durbar ceremony on Friday morning, May 24

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Kano, Kano state - Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will on Friday, May 24, present an appointment letter to the new Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

Sanusi was reinstated on Thursday, May 23.

According to Governor Yusuf's senior special assistant on digital media via his verified X (formerly Twitter) page, @babarh_, the letter will be presented to Sanusi at 9:00 am at Africa House, Kano Government House.

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After he meets with the Kano governor, Sanusi is expected to lead the Muslim Jumat prayers (Friday) at the Kano Central mosque located at the palace in Kofar Kudu.

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Late on Thursday night, May 23, Governor Yusuf together with the deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, had a meeting with state service chiefs.

Also, the four kingmakers of the Kano state emirate council met with Governor Yusuf.

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Kano: High court stops Sanusi’s reinstatement

Meanwhile, a federal high court presided by Justice Liman has granted an ex parte order restraining the Kano state government from reinstating Emir Sanusi.

According to Daily Nigerian in a report on Friday morning, May 24, the judge gave the order on Thursday night, May 23, even though he is reportedly in the US.

The order also kicked against the abolishment of four emirates: Bichi, Gaya, Karaye, and Rano.

Source: Legit.ng