In a move aimed at weakening the power of Kano Emirate, the
state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has sought the approval of the
state House of Assembly to create more emirates in the state, Daily
Nigerian reports.
Insiders said the governor is on coalition course with the emir,
following the emir’s alleged support for the opposition PDP
candidate in the last governorship election, Abba Yusuf.
A similar move was made about four decades ago by the late
former governor of Kano State, Abubakar Rimi, when he created more
emirates in the early 80s to settle scores with the late Emir Ado
Bayero. But the emirates did not last long as the succeeding
administration of Sabo Bakinzuwo dissolved them in 1983.
At today’s plenary, the Speaker of the House, Alhaji Kabiru
Alhassan Rurum read a letter signed by one Ibrahim Salisu and
others, seeking the creation of new emirates in Karaye, Bichi, Rano
and Gaya.
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