‘Reenthroned’ Emir Lamido Sanusi To Lead Jumah Prayer In Kano Today
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the reenthroned Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi , would lead the jumah prayer at the Kano Central Mosque or the Government House mosque, Kano, today, Friday, May 24, 2024.
Salatul-Jumu’ah or Friday Prayer is offered in congregation in place of Zuhr. It is a congregational prayer that is held once a week precisely on Fridays.
Lamido , who by all standards is recognized as an Islamic scholar, has returned to the throne exactly after 4 years and 75 days. He had earlier ascended the throne on June 8, 2014.
‘With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved the reappointment of Malam Sanusi Lamido’ Governor Abba Yusuf gleefully submitted at the Art Chamber of the Government House , Kano at about 5:16 pm on Thursday.
The former CBN governor is not only returning to the throne, as a leading traditional ruler in the country but also back as the ‘powerful’ Emir of Kano. He is now the only Emir in the state.
Recall that Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje, who is currently the APC National Chairman, had in his eight years as governor of Kano state did a lot of things that influenced the course of history especially when it comes to chieftaincy matters.
Recall also that in 2019, the House of Assembly had approved the creation of four additional emirate councils, bringing the number of First-Class Emirs in the state to five.
Apart from creating new emirate councils, Alhaji Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi, a former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, was also removed as Emir of Kano on March 9 ,2020 .
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, who was then serving as Emir of Bichi , was appointed as the new Emir of Kano.
The new councils created by the Ganduje administration are Gaya; Karaye, Rano, Bichi Emirate Councils.
Alhaji Lamido Sanusi had not only opposed this but also instituted a lawsuit against the state government then headed by Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje and the house of assembly while Justice A. T. Badamasi of the state high court had also at an instance given an order restraining the then governor from creating the now defunct emirate councils.
After scaling 3rd reading, the Kano state house of assembly on Thursday passed the Kano Emirates Council law (repeal bill) 2024 into law.
The new bill which had since been assented to by Governor Abba Yusuf, has invalidated the creation of four new Emirate councils in the state.
Recall that a group, the Yan Dangwalen Jihar Kano (the Kano Electorate), had sent a letter to the Kano state House of Assembly which was dated February 5, 2024, seeking a review of the bill creating the Gaya, Rano, Karaye, and Bichi emirate councils.
They had also demanded that Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II should be restored to the throne-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
