May 29, (THEWILL)- Critical stakeholders from Kano South Senatorial District, on Wednesday, demanded the restoration of the five Emirates abolished by the State House of Assembly and Executive to prevent an escalation of the crisis surrounding the issue.
The new Emirates abolished by the Kano State Government are Bichi, Karaye, Rano, Gaya and the new Kano Emirate headed by deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.
Out of the five Emirates, three – Rano, Karaye and Gaya – are located in the Kano South Senatorial Zone.
The 103 stakeholders made the request at a press conference held at the NUJ press centre in Kano.
The stakeholders, who spoke through Hon. Musa Salihu Doguwa, said: “The sudden removal of our respected Emirs without just cause or due process is a grave injustice that must be rectified.
“The decision to amend the regressive emirate law by members of the State House of Assembly and the haste manner in which it was assented to by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is a significant setback to the progress and development of the Emirates.
“The move not only stripped us of our heritage and potential for growth but also threatened to reverse the positive trajectory that had been set in motion by the previous administration.”
They, however, commended members of the State House of Assembly from Gaya, Takai, Doguwa and Tudun Wada Local Government Areas for their unwavering support for the progress and development of the Emirates.
They also urged other members of the Assembly from the Kano South Emirates “to re-align themselves with the path of progress and stand up for the collective development of their people, Kano and Nigeria.”
The stakeholders equally acknowledged and appreciated the judicial intervention in the matter, which they said had brought “a temporary halt to this regressive legislation.”
“We call on the Kano State Government and the House of Assembly to uphold the rule of law and adhere to the directives of the Federal High Court by promptly restoring the Emirates to prevent further escalation of the crisis,” they added.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
