Kano Emir: APC intensifies lobby for ex-CBN boss, Lamido Sanusi
Category: Nigerian National News
Top echelon of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are in Kano
intensifying lobby for the emergence of former Governor of the Central
Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano, sources at
both Government House Kano and the Kano Emirate Council have told
PREMIUM TIMES.
Mr. Sanusi is engaged in intense battle with Sunusi Bayero, a son of
late Emir Ado Bayero, who died on Friday, in a bid to be named successor
to the elder Bayero.
The sources said APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, has been in Kano
since yesterday (Saturday) leading the lobby for the selection of the
former CBN boss.
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| Governor Aliyu Wamakko (in blue) and Bola Tinubu pray at the Emirs palace In kano for the late emir and his family on Saturday. |
Mr. Tinubu is joined by former Governors of Kwara and Gombe states,
Bukola Saraki and Danjuma Goje, as well as another party stalwart,
Kashim Imam.
We also learnt that the four members of the kingmaker council
selected their nominees for the consideration of the governor last
night. A source however said “the governor asked them to go back and
return with a single consensus candidate”.
He said the kingmakers returned with the named of Sunusi Bayero as
their choice. That could not be independently verified at this time.
“Left to the kingmakers, the late emir’s son would have been named
already, but of course Lamido Sanusi also has his strong support and as
it is now, it is 50-50,” he said.
According to chapter 41 of the laws on Appointment and Deposition of
Emirs (Section 3 Sub section 1), “Upon the death, resignation or
deposition of any Emir, the Governor may in conjunction with the council
approve as the successor of such Emir any person appointed in that
behalf by those entitled by tradition to appoint in accordance with such
tradition and if no appointment is made before the expiration of the
period prescribed by such tradition, the governor may himself appoint
such a person as he may deem fit and proper to carry out such duties
incidental to the Emirship as may be necessary to perform.”
Sub section 2 also states that “In the case of any dispute, the
governor after due inquiry and consultation shall be the sole judge as
to whether any appointment of an Emir has been made in accordance with
the tradition”.
A source at Government House, Kano, said Mr. Kwankwaso is under tremendous pressure.
“On the one hand, most of the establishment including the emirate and
elders are rooting for the late emir’s son while the state’s
technocratic class and political establishment are supporting the
banker,” the source said.
“The governor is between the devil and the deep blue sea. If he goes
with the wish of the establishment, he will be risking his political
future within the APC, while favouring the political angle will also
seriously affect his popularity.”
The Mood in Kano
Meanwhile, security has been heightened in and around the city as residents await the news of the new emir.
A resident of Fagge area of the city, Bashir Sarki, said many people
are in joyous mood especially those supporting Sunusi Bayero.
“Many people are already celebrating and telling anyone who care to
listen that Sunusi Bayero has been selected as the new emir,” he said.
He said posters of the new emir can be seen on many vehicles in the city.
Governor Kwankwaso, government insiders say, may go into a last
round of meetings with the kingmakers by 2 p.m. after which the new emir
may be announced.
Source: Premium Times
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