Since 2024, Kano has witnessed an unusual situation: two emirs claiming legitimacy to the same throne. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II presides from the traditional Gidan Rumfa Palace, while Emir Aminu Ado Bayero maintains his position at the Nassarawa mini-palace. Both command support from opposing political factions.
Origins of the Dispute
The conflict traces back to March 2020, when then-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje removed Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi over alleged insubordination, installing Aminu Ado Bayero in his place. Political observers noted the decision coincided with Sanusi’s apparent ties to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.