*As Emir appoints new ward head of Kofar Mazugal
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday met with National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja where they discussed issues bothering on the Kano Emirship tussle.
This is contained in a statement issued by Yusuf’s Director-General, Media and Publicity, Malam Sunusi Tofa, in Kano.
Tofa said the meeting was prompted by recent events in Kano following the dissolution of five emirates and the restoration of Emir Muhammad Sanusi II.
Tofa said that the two leaders deliberated on various matters relating to state and national development as well as peaceful coexistence in the state.
Emir Ado Bayero is in court challenging the reinstatement of Emir Muhammad Sanusi II by the Kano State government.
While Sanusi is operating from the Emir’s Palace, Bayero is holding forth at the Emir’s Guest House.
Tofa quoted Yusuf as describing the meeting as fruitful and emphasised the critical role of NSA in ensuring peace in the country.
“I briefed him on the recent developments in Kano, and we discussed ways to promote national security and development,” he Tofa quoted Yusuf as saying.
The meeting comes after the NSA was accused of meddling in the Kano crisis, which he swiftly denied.
The Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Gwarzo, had apologised to the NSA for the allegation, attributing it to flawed intelligence.
The meeting coincided with Sanusi sixth day at the Kano palace, where a significant majority of district heads and kingmakers have pledged their allegiance to him.
The state government has assured that Kano remains peaceful and tranquil, urging residents to continue their regular activities in compliance to the laws of the land.
EMIR APPOINTS
The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sunusi II on Thursday approved the appointment of Hamisu Sani as the new Ward Head of Kofar Mazugal in Dala Local Government Area of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sanusi called on the new ward head to ensure peaceful coexistence among the subjects of the area and contribute his quota towards the development of the state as a whole.
District heads and personalities such as delegations from religious and market bodies paid homage to Sanusi at the Palace.
The delegations included, Ansarulddeen Tijjanniya sect and Traders from the Kano popular textile market (Kantin Kwari) as well as the commodities’ market (Singer market), among others.
Sanusi II was reinstalled as the 15th Emir of Kano on May 23 after the Kano State House of Assembly and Gov. Abba Yusuf repealed and assented the Kano State Emirates Councils (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law.
