In the early hours of Saturday, the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, made a significant return to the Kano Palace. This return follows the enactment of the Kano State Emirates Council (Amendment Number 2) Law, 2024, which received the assent of Governor Abba Yusuf on Thursday. The new law dissolved the five emirate councils established in the state, namely Kano, Bichi, Rano, Karaye, and Gaya.
Governor Yusuf signed the bill into law in the presence of key state officials, including his Deputy Aminu Abdulsalam, Speaker Isma’il Falgore, and the SSG Abdullahi Bichi. Following the signing, Governor Yusuf announced the return of Emir Sanusi II, who had been removed from office in 2020 by former Governor Umar Ganduje.
During a ceremony at the Government House in Kano on Friday, where he accepted his appointment letter, Emir Sanusi II reflected on the divine nature of his reinstatement. He stated, "The Arabians used to say that in everything we witness, there is a lesson that shows us that God is there. Whatever happens to an individual is preordained by Allah, and for those who are sensible enough, it’s a lesson. God is one, and whatever He does, nobody can change, and what He doesn’t do, nobody can."
Sanusi II also drew parallels to his initial appointment, saying, "About 10 years ago, in this same place, former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso gave me my appointment letter as the Emir of Kano. Today, after 10 years, I am here again receiving a reappointment letter from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf."
Emphasizing the preordained nature of his leadership journey, he added, "Time will not permit long talks. Whatever we needed to say, we said when we were leaving. We made it clear that God has preordained the time and cause for everything and everyone. He gives leadership to whom He wants and at the time He wants. When He gives, no one can take it away, and when He takes it away, nobody can bring it back."
