Ganduje Gives Emir Sanusi 2 Days To Accept Appointment As Head Of Kano Chiefs’ Council

The Emir of Kano State, Muhammad Sanusi II has been given two days by the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje to accept or decline his appointment as head of the state’s council of chiefs.

This was contained in a letter dated December 19 which was signed by the Permanent Secretary on Special Duties, Musa Bichi on behalf of the secretary to the state government.

Recall that Ganduje appointed Sanusi as the head of the council of chiefs after he has assented to a law that created other emirates, reducing the powers of the emir of Kano on 9th, December.

In the letter dated 19th December, Ganduje requested that Sanusi should immediately summon the inaugural meeting of the council in accordance with the provisions of the law.

According to the letter signed by Bichi, it was gathered that Sanusi is yet to accept or reject the appointment more than a week after he has received the letter.

It was further disclosed that it is important for the emir to “accept the appointment or otherwise”.

It read: “By this letter, His Excellency the Executive Governor is requesting His Highness, the Emir of Kano (Sarkin Kano) to indicate his acceptance of otherwise of his appointment as the chairman of Kano State Council of Chiefs as conveyed vide letter no SSG/REPA/S/A/86/T and dated 9th of December. 2019.

“The acceptance of otherwise should reach His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State within two days of the receipt of this letter.

“As you await further directive of His Excellency, the Executive Governor on the matter, it is important to accept the appointment or otherwise.

“Accept the assurance of the Highest esteem and regards of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State.”