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Ganduje announces new emir
Kano Gov. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has announced Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of Kano, hours after Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed.
Usman Alhaji, Secretary to the Government said the appointment was done sequel to the powers conferred on the Governor on section 11 subsection 1 of the Emirate Council Laws.
He said the appointment was done following recommendations made by the four kingmakers and approved by the State Executive Council.
Aminu Ado Bayero was the Emir of Bichi one of the four New Emirs created by the Ganduje administration.
The emirate four Kingmakers—the Makaman Kano Abdullahi Sarki Bayero, Sarkin Bai Mukthar Adnan, Sarkin Dawaki Maituta Alhaji Bello Tuta, and Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani Cigari—were present when the Secretary to the Government, Usman Alhaji announced the appointment of Aminu Ado Bayero after brainstorming for hours.
One of the sons of late Emir, Ado Bayero Aminu Ado Bayero was appointed the Waban Kano by the dethroned Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II after becoming the 14th Emir of Kano some five years ago.
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