The 16th Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, presided over the first emirate council meeting of district heads and senior traditional council members at the Gidan Rumfa palace on Sunday.
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially took on the leading role of the emirate by presiding over the first expanded council meeting on Sunday, following his reinstatement on Friday by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
With over 40 district heads and key senior council members reaffirming their loyalty to the new emir, the ongoing tension surrounding the emirship in the state has finally subsided.
Upon taking up residence in the palace, 40 district heads and council members prostrated themselves before him, officially endorsing him as the rightful Emir of Kano.
Notable among those who paid homage were the five kingmakers: Madaki, Wali, Makama, Sarkin Bai, and Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta.
Other dignitaries included Waziri, Turaki, Sarkin Shanu, Danburan, Dan İsa, Dan Lawan Dan Amar Magajin Gari, Dan Majen, Dan Kade, Matawalle, Sarkin Fulanin Jaidanawa, Magajin Malam, Dokaji, and Dandarman Kano.
Additionally, Marafa, Dallatu, Magajin Rafi, Sarkin Fada, Bunun, Baura, Dan Madamin, Dan Galadima, Talba, San Turaki, Dangoriba, Dan Maliki, Falaki, Yarima, Baraya, Zanna, Yan Daka, Fagaci, Dan Masani, and Wakilin Barden Kano also paid their respects.
The emir subsequently met with various interest groups, including the vigilante, women’s organizations, private individuals, and well-wishers who had gathered at the palace to show their respect and loyalty.
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