Abba Yusuf reinstates deposed Emir of Gaya, appoints monarchs for Karaye, Rano

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July 17, 2024 7:18 amAbba Yusuf, governor of Kano, has appointed three second-class emirs in the state.

In a statement, Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson of the Kano government, said the appointments of the emirs of Gaya, Karaye and Rano emirates take immediate effect. Muhammad Maharaz Karaye was appointed Emir of Karaye, Muhammad Isa Umar was appointed Emir of Rano and Aliyu Abdulkadir was named Emir of Gaya.Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano in May.“While congratulating the newly appointed Emirs, Governor Abba K. Yusuf enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in their respective emirates,” the statement reads.The legislation had sought to create three emirates: Rano , Karaye , and Gaya .

The Kano house of assembly repealed the law used by Abdullahi Ganduje, former governor of the state, to depose Sanusi in 2020.

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