With the deposition of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero on May 23, 2024, by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II, the attention of Kano indigenes has been divided between Emir Sanusi II and Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, who has refused to leave Kano and continues to claim the emirship despite his deposition by the Kano State Government.

On the side of Emir Muhammad Sanusi II, since his return to Gidan Rumfa, the reinstated Emir has continued to hold court unabated, with visitors, especially Kwankwasiyya politicians, daily helping to douse tension in the emirate.

On the part of Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, he continues to hold court at the Nassarawa mini palace, where his grandfathers have been buried. Politicians, especially from the APC, are daily visiting the palace to console him and still address him as the Emir of Kano.

The stalemate, which is yet to be cleared by the courts, has put Kano and neighboring states in limbo regarding who is the rightful claimant to the Kano throne of over one thousand years.

Even during the Eid al-Adha celebrations, when Emir Sanusi led prayers at the Kofar Mata Eid ground inside the Alhaji Ahmadu Tijjani Jumuat Mosque, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero also held prayers at the Nassarawa palace with politicians, mostly from the APC, in attendance. Photographs have even shown the APC state chairman in attendance.

Checks by NIGERIAN TRACKER reveal that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero is still holding court daily at the Nassarawa mini palace, with a heavy presence of security personnel surrounding the palace.

While Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero’s palace is still issuing controversial statements that Nigerian newspapers are picking up for headlines, Emir Sanusi’s side is battling with bad PR from Nigerian journalists.

Some sources say the reason why Emir Sanusi’s palace is struggling with bad PR is that they refuse to entrust it to competent hands, relying instead on glorified political praise singers and those who cannot effectively manage the crisis for the reinstated Emir Sanusi II.

Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim

Residents of the Dorayi community in Gwale Local Government, Kano State, lamented that rampant thuggery in the area has led to youths refusing to marry their daughters.

This concern was raised during a community stakeholder meeting aimed at addressing the thuggery problem in the area and neighboring communities.

The meeting, which drew a large attendance from representatives of various affected areas, including Dorayi Karama, Chiranci, Gidan Dakali, Ja’en Makera, Gobirawa, and Kan Fako, was convened by the Dorayi Youths Community Development Association.

Initially, the association met with affected traders who suffered significant losses during the recent crisis that claimed many lives, including the commander of the vigilante group.

The association also engaged with parents and youths to promote peaceful coexistence.

Malam Muhammad Tijjani, chairman of the Dorayi security committee, explained that they discussed the insecurity menace extensively and developed a framework to address it.

Tijjani expressed concern that most thugs terrorizing the communities are under 35, and instead of being positive ambassadors, they cause trouble.

He noted that responsible individuals now hesitate to marry their daughters due to the thuggery acts, which threaten the future of their children, especially girls.

He cited an instance where a groom’s relatives refused to attend a wedding in Dorayi until the location was changed.

The ward head of Dorayi Karama, represented by Umar Shehu, pledged traditional rulers’ support for peace efforts.

He condemned politicians who secure bail for arrested thugs, allowing them to celebrate their release.

Dr. Abdullahi Idris Danfodiyo, a resident, highlighted the lack of unity and assistance for injured community members, leading to a decline in participation.

He welcomed the initiative to sanitize the area and deal with the culprits to restore the community’s reputation. He urged the new police commissioner, Salman Dogo, to reject bail requests for thugs caught in the act.

It can also be recalled that the former police commissioner, Usaini Gumel, who promised to establish an Anti-Daba office in the area and deployed the police Anti-Daba squad, which is no longer present.

APC youth activist Hon. Sadiq Ali Sango has issued a stern warning to former Kano State Commissioner for Works, Muazu Magaji, over his recent criticisms of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his perceived antagonism towards the government.

Sango condemned Magaji’s “unguarded utterances” and accused him of being a “real enemy of Kano.”

Sango, who had previously called for the dismissal of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, did not mince words in his latest remarks. “Dan Sarauniya should mind his tongue,” Sango declared.
“The APC youths will not tolerate any baseless opposition against Governor Abba, who is making significant strides across all sectors.”

Sango asserted that the APC youth wing is prepared to defend Governor Abba’s administration vigorously.
“We are ready to fight him and expose his bad records and ill intentions against Kano.”
“He was sacked by Ganduje twice for poor performance and insubordination.
This is the evidence of his unsuitability to criticize the current administration. A person with such a tainted record has no grounds to criticize Governor Abba.”

Sango urged Magaji to cease his criticisms immediat on iakc zy mwnnnnzdcrnrely, warning of continued opposition from the APC youths if he persists.
“We urge him to stay away from such actions, or we are ready to fight till the end,” Sango concluded.

This development comes amid increasing political tensions in Kano State, as various factions within the APC grapple with internal disputes and external challenges.
The zm wing’s vocal support for Governor Abba highlights the ongoing struggle for influence and control within the party.