Kano New Emir Is Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero

Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero, the eldest son of late Emir Ado Bayero has emerged the new Emir of Kano.

Over 80% of the Kingmakers, elders and politicians from the emirate gave the preferred candidate, Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero their support.
 

Last night, the sons of the late Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero and the Turakin Kano, Nasiru Ado Bayero decided to stand down for their eldest brother.
 

"The wish and choice of our late Emir is Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero to replace him", the two claimed.

The former CBN Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido, whose grand-father was deposed from the position, did not make the initial 3 nominees submitted to the Governor. This morning Kano palace sources claimed that there is pressure by Governor Kwankwaso and the political circle to include the Mallam Sanusi Lamido on the list of 3.

The Kano state Governor will officially announce the new Emir by 2pm today.

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