Kano State House of Assembly Passes Bill to Repeal Emirate Council Law, Paving Way for Sanusi’s Return
By Aminu Garko
In a significant development, the Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano Emirates Council Law (Repeal Bill) 2024, effectively abolishing the five new emirates created by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
This move paves the way for the deposed Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido, to potentially return to his position as Emir of Kano, overseeing all 44 local government areas of the state.
The legislative change marks a significant shift in the traditional governance structure of Kano State, reverting to the previous singular emirate system.
The bill, which sailed through its third reading, repeals the creation of the Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye emirates alongside the historic Kano Emirate.
All offices created under the repealed law have been dissolved, and district heads appointed or elevated under the previous legislation are to revert to their former positions.
The bill, sponsored by Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, representing the Dala Constituency, amends the Kano State Emirates Council (Amendment No. 2) Law, 2024.
The original law, enacted on December 5, 2019, was amended twice before, on October 14, 2020, and April 11, 2023.
The repealed law had established five distinct emirates, distributing jurisdiction over the 44 local government areas in the state. Following Emir Muhammadu Sanusi’s deposition on March 9, 2020, the law was amended to designate the Emir of Kano as the chairman of the council.
The governor was also empowered to grade emir offices as first, second, or third class with the assembly’s approval.
A principal officer of the assembly, who requested anonymity, asserted the assembly’s authority, stating, “no Jupiter can stop the assembly from amending the law.
” This development marks a significant shift in the political landscape of Kano State, potentially paving the way for Sanusi’s return as Emir of Kano
