
Muhammadu Sanusi has been removed as the Emir of Kano by The Kano State Government under Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje on Monday, 9 March.
The press release says,
“The Kano State Executive Council under the Chairmanship of His Excellency the Governor of Kano State Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR has unanimously approved the immediate removal/dethronement of the Emir of Kano Emirate Muhammad Sunusi II.
The Emir of Kano is in total disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the state Governor a. other lawful authorities, including his Pers. Stent refusal to attend official meetings and Programmes organized by the Government without any lawful justification which amount to total insubordination.”
It is on record and in so many instances Malam Muhammad Sunusi II has been found breaching part 3 section 13 (a – e) of the Kano State Emirate Law 2019 and which if left unchecked will destroy the good and established image of the Kano Emirate.
This removal is made after due consultation with the relevant stakeholders and in compliance with part 3 section 13 of the Kano State Emirate Law 2019 and other reasons sta. above.
The removal was reached M order to safeguard the sanctity, culture, tradition, religion, and prestige of the Kano Emirate built over a thousand years.
His Excellency Or Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR calls on the general public to remain cairn, law-abiding and to go about their normal businesses. While a new Emir of Kano Emirate will soon be appointed,” Alhaji Usman Alhaji Secretary to the State Government said.

Press release confirms the dethronement of the Emir of Kano – Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi