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Sanusi: Why It’s Imperative to Obey the Laws

The recent removal of the former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, by Governor Abdulahi Ganduje of Kano State has made obedience of laws guiding the traditional institutions more imperative and urgent. Samule Ajayi writes

Both Sanusi and Governor Ganduje had been at loggerheads for a long time. Many were of the opinion that the decision to create additional four emirate councils out of the Kano Emirate Council was to whittle down the power and influence of Sanusi. And the question many Nigerians are asking is, how a monarch as powerful and influential as the Emir of Kano could be so easily dethroned by a state governor? It is an issue that should be looked into. Not only was Sanusi dethroned, he was also banished into exile and is not expected to step on the soil of the ancient city of Kano till the end of his life.

A public affairs analyst told THISDAY last week that the way Sanusi was treated by the Kano State government could discourage brilliant and well learned individuals from taking up monarchical titles. He was accused of the murder of James Philips, then acting consul-general, during a visit to the Benin kingdom. The Oba was captured by the British authorities and tried in accordance with the British law; he was subsequently found guilty before being deposed.

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