A trending portrait of the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, hanging on the walls of the Kano State government house’s coronation hall has sparked heated debate on social media as many individuals view the display of the picture as a potential signal of the disposed monarch’s return to power.
The tension stems from earlier speculations about the intentions of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration to dismiss the Emirs appointed by the previous governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and reinstate the deposed Emir, Sanusi II, as the sole ruler of Kano.
GOOD EVENING NIGERIA recalls that the government and State House of Assembly had denied reports about plans to abolish the newly created emirates and sack the first class Emirs.
However, on Monday morning, residents were taken by surprise when the portrait of the dethroned Emir started circulating rapidly on social media, triggering palpable fears and dominating conversations throughout the day.
Gov’t says coronation hall is synonymous to Emir Sanusi, ‘his picture shall remain there forever.’
Meanwhile, the state government through the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa said placing the portrait of the dethroned Emir in the coronation hall was part of its ongoing facelift of the hall and the portrait of the 14th Emir was returned because the hall is synonymous to him.
Dawakin-Tofa in a statement, said, “The history of the coronation hall is synonymous to the 14th emir of Kano Malam Muhammadu Sanusi because it was built for his presentation of staff of office after he was crowned as the emir succeeding late Alhaji Ado Bayero in 2014 during the administration of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
“So traditionally, his picture shall remain there forever. Bringing back the picture of the 14th is part of the ongoing rehabilitation to give the Coronation hall a face lift,” Dawakin-Tofa said.