News reaching our desk reveals that the license to rule has been handed over to the former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Lamido Sanusi, further cementing his selection as the new Emir of Kano State.
According to Channels news, Mr Sanusi, who was chosen by the kingmakers on Sunday to succeed the late Ado Bayero, received his certificate on Monday from the Kano state Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Sanusi took over the throne amid tight security with soldiers manning major roads in Kano city and visitors restricted from the Government House.
Sanusi’s selection on Sunday was greeted with protest by persons believed to be supporters of the son of the late Emir, Lamido Ado Bayero, who social media reports had named as the selected Emir.
The supporters of Lamido Ado Bayero had started jubilation before the governor announced the selection of Sanusi as the next Emir, bringing their celebration to an abrupt end.
At the ceremony, kingmakers paid obeisance to the new Emir of Kano before the certificate was handed over to him.
“By the powers conferred on my by the constitution and acting on the recommendations of the kingmakers hand over the certificate of his appointment as Emir of Kano. Your appointment into the important position of Emir of Kano was guided by our collective consideration of your ability credibility and capability to lead our people,” Governor Kwankwaso said.
It will be recalled that Sanusi was suspended as the governor of the apex bank few months to the end of his tenure on allegations of financial recklessness. He has since denied the allegations and had file a suit challenging his suspension.
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