EMIR OF KANO SANUSI DETHRONES CIROMA KANO

His Royal Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, on
Wednesday, October 28, relieved the Ciroma of Kano,
Alhaji Lamido Sanusi Ado Bayero, of his traditional
duty as Ciroman Kano.
Following the removal, the emir appointed Alhaji
Nasiru Ado Bayero, the dethroned Ciroma's younger
brother, as the new Ciroman Kano.
He was, until this appointment, the Turakin Kano.
A press release made available in Kano and signed by
the senior counsellor in the emirate, the Galadima of
Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, stated that Ciroma Lamido
Sanusi was relieved of his position due to his refusal to
show loyalty to the present Kano emir, Muhammad
Sanusi II.
It explained that it was the tradition of the emirate and
that of Islamic teaching that whoever Allah has
bestowed with a leadership position, it was mandatory
on all to pay homage in acceptance of the will of Allah.
It stated further that it had been the tradition of the
Kano emirate that every traditional title holder must
show loyalty to the chosen even if it is against one's
wishes.
"Paying homage by any traditional title holder is a must
and whoever disobeys, it is the prerogative of the emir
to dethrone him and appoint a replacement from among
the loyal members of the emirate," the release said.
It explained that since June 8, 2014, when Allah chose
Muhammad Sanusi II as the 47th Kano emir, all other
traditional title holders have been showing loyalty and
respect.
The statement noted that following the Ciroma Lamido
Sanusi Ado Bayero's refusal to show loyalty as a senior
member in the emirate and his abandonment of his duty
as district head of Gwale local government area, the
Kano emirate has relieved him of his post.
"All of the district heads of Kano Emirate accepted the
newly appointed emir of Kano as it is stated in the
Sharia and Hausa culture but Ciroman Kano refused to
pay homage as the district head of Gwale and also a
leader in the emirate."