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Kano Governor Reinstates Dethroned Emir of Gaya, Appoints New Emirs for Karaye and Rano |
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointments of new emirs for the Gaya, Karaye, and Rano Emirates.
Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Director General of Media and Publicity to the governor, announced this in a statement released to the press in Kano.
The newly appointed emirs are:
- Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz Karaye as the Emir of Karaye, who was previously the District Head of Rogo.
- Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar as the Emir of Rano, who was formerly the District Head of Bunkure.
Additionally, the deposed Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, has been reinstated to his position. Unlike other deposed emirs, Abdulkadir accepted his fate and expressed his willingness to serve in any capacity after his deposition.
Governor Yusuf congratulated the newly appointed emirs and urged them to uphold the culture, peace, and unity of their respective Emirates. The statement noted that all appointments are effective immediately.
Daily Trust reported that the Kano Assembly passed the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill on Tuesday. The governor signed the bill into law, leading to the creation of three second-class emirates.
Speaking after signing the bill at the Kano State Government House, the governor stated that the establishment of the Emirates demonstrates the government's recognition of the traditional institution.
