The Kano State House of Assembly has taken a historic step, passing a bill on Tuesday that establishes new second-class emirates within the state. This landmark decision marks a significant development in Kano’s traditional governance and cultural landscape.
The legislative process commenced on Monday with the first reading of the proposed law during a plenary session. The swift progress of the bill culminated in its passage, as announced in an official statement from the State Governor’s Media Centre.
The statement revealed, “Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill into law for the creation of second-class Emirates: Rano Emirate: Rano-Bunkure, Kibiya; Karaye Emirate: Karaye-Rogo; and Gaya Emirate: Gaya-Ajingi, Albasu.” Following the second and third readings of the bill, Deputy Speaker Muhammad Butubutu moved for its adoption and passage, with the session presided over by Speaker Jibril Falgore.
The creation of these new second-class emirates is a notable addition to Kano’s traditional hierarchy, joining the existing structure and potentially reshaping the state’s traditional rulership dynamics.
This move comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing disputes and legal battles over emirship titles in Kano. The state has been embroiled in a protracted tussle involving former Emir Muhammad Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero, among others.
Earlier reports highlighted that Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of Kano State High Court 17 issued a perpetual order restraining Aminu Ado Bayero and four other dethroned emirs from Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye emirates from parading themselves as emirs. The court also barred their associates and appointees from assuming the emir titles.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration had taken legal steps to prevent Bayero and the other dethroned emirs from continuing to present themselves as traditional rulers. The government mandated that these former emirs vacate their respective palaces within 48 hours following their deposition.
However, Justice Aliyu clarified that the eviction issue concerning Aminu Ado Bayero from his Nasarawa palace falls under the jurisdiction of the Rent Tribunal. The judge directed the dethroned emirs to hand over all traditional royal artifacts to the government and the current Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
This development signifies a pivotal moment in Kano’s history, as the creation of the second-class emirates and the ongoing legal disputes highlight the complex interplay between tradition and modern governance in the state.
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