Following the dethronement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II by the
Government of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Monday, the State has announced
one of the sons of late Emir, Ado Bayero, Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th
Emir of the State.
Until his selection and subsequent appointment by the Four Kano
Kingmakers, Aminu Ado Bayero was the Emir of Bichi one of the four New
Emirs created by the Ganduje administration.
The Four Kingmakers, the Makaman Kano Abdullahi Sarki Bayero, Sarkin
Bai Mukthar Adnan, Sarkin Dawaki Maituta Alhaji Bello Tuta, and Madakin
Kano Yusuf Nabahani Cigari were present when the Secretary to the
Government, Usman Alhaji announced the appointment of Aminu Ado Bayero
after brainstorming for hours.
Aminu Ado Bayero was appointed the Waban Kano by the dethroned Emir
Muhammadu Sanusi II after becoming the 14th Emir of Kano some five years
ago.
He was elevated from the rank of Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida by Emir
Sanusi II after been Turbaned by the former government of Dr Rabiu Musa
Kwankwaso late 2014.
Usman Alhaji, Secretary to the Government said the appointment was
done sequel to the powers conferred on the Governor in section 11
subsection 1 of the Emirate Council Laws.
He said the appointment was done following recommendations made by
the four kingmakers and approved by the State Executive Council.