JUST IN: Aminu Ado Bayero Emerges New Emir Of Kano After Sanusi’s Sack

By School News Info Last updated Mar 10, 2020

Following the dethronement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II by the Government of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Monday.

The State has further announced one of the sons of late Emir, Ado Bayero, Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of the State.

Before his selection and subsequent appointment by the 4 Kano Kingmakers, Aminu Ado Bayero was the Emir of Bichi one of the four New Emirs created by the Ganduje administration.

The 4 Kingmakers, Makaman Kano Abdullahi Sarki Bayero, Sarkin Bai Mukthar Adnan, Sarkin Dawaki Maituta Alhaji Bello Tuta, and Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani Cigari were also present when the Secretary to the Government, Usman Alhaji announced the appointment of Aminu Ado Bayero after few hours.

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Aminu Ado Bayero was appointed the Waban Kano by the dethroned Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II after becoming the 14th Emir of Kano for five years.

He was promoted from the rank of Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida by Emir Sanusi II after been Turbaned by the former government of Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the year 2014.

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Usman Alhaji, the Secretary to the Government said the appointment was done in accordance to the powers conferred on the Governor on section 11 subsection 1 of the Emirate Council Laws.

He further enlightened that the appointment was done following recommendations made by the 4 kingmakers and was approved by the State Executive Council.