In a bid to douse the tension that envelopes the ancient city of Kano and find a lasting solution to the imbroglio that characterizes the emergence of the new monarch, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, met with security operatives on Saturday. The details of the crucial meeting have now been made public, with Emir Sanusi describing his reinstatement by the state government as justice against the injustice done to him in the past.

The Reinstatement of Emir Sanusi

On Friday, Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Sanusi as Emir of Kano after deposing the 15th Emir, Aminu Bayero. This was after the Kano State House of Assembly heard the motion on the Kano State Emirate Council Amendment Bill and eventually abrogated the 2019 Law that allowed for the creation of the five separate emirates from the old Kano Emirates. Despite a court stopping Sanusi’s reinstatement, he was enthroned by the State government.

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Heightened Tension and Potential Conflict

The development has heightened tension in the northwest state and put the reinstated and dethroned emirs on a potential collision course. However, meeting with security chiefs on Saturday, Sanusi said he had not seen the specific court order. He told the officials that what the state government had done was justice against the injustice meted out to him in the past.

During the meeting, Sanusi spoke for over an hour and expressed his views on the situation. He dismissed the court order mentioned by the security chiefs as a “media court order” until he sees it for himself. This has added a layer of complexity to the already delicate situation in Kano.

The Emir’s Perspective

In Sanusi’s view, his reinstatement is not just a matter of regaining his throne but a symbolic victory against the injustices he has faced. He believes that the state government’s decision to reinstate him is a form of rectifying past wrongs and restoring justice to him.

Despite the controversies surrounding his reinstatement, Sanusi remains resolute in his belief that he deserves to be back as the Emir of Kano. His public statements and actions reflect his strong convictions about the righteousness of his cause.

In conclusion, the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi has brought about a mix of emotions and reactions in Kano and beyond. Only time will tell how the situation will evolve and whether the tensions will be resolved amicably. Emir Sanusi’s unwavering stance on justice and his strong belief in his cause will undoubtedly shape the course of events in the coming days.

Summary

Emir Sanusi describes his reinstatement as justice against past injustice in Kano.