From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
The drama surrounding the emirate crisis in Kano continued at the weekend following the appointments of separate personalities as Galadiman Kano by Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi.
While Emir Bayero appointed Sunusi Lamido Ado Bayero as the Galadiman Kano, Emir Sanusi appointed Munir Sanusi Bayero as the Galadiman Kano.
These appointments followed the death of the titleholder, the Late Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sanusi, who passed away recently at the age of 92.
In a statement yesterday by Bayero’s Press Secretary, Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Mata, the monarch said that the appointment of the new Galadiman was based on his competence, dedication, and contributions to the emirate, the state and the nation at large.
The monarch acknowledged his vast experience across various sectors, noting that he had served as a Permanent Secretary at the state level, served as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and had also served in various traditional capacities in the last 40 years.
He urged the new Galadiman to emulate his predecessors, advising him to maintain and promote kinship bonds, especially in these trying times.
He expressed gratitude to God for the blessing and prayed that the new position would further strengthen his resolve to uphold the dignity and honour of the Kano Emirate, as he has consistently done in the past.
He prayed to Allah to guide and bless the new Galadiman Kano and expressed appreciation to guests who attended the turbaning ceremony,
Similarly, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi announced Munir Sanusi Bayero as the Galadiman Kano.
Speaking after the turbaning ceremony held at the Emir’s palace, Sanusi enjoined his new Galadiman and four other appointed councilors to demonstrate loyalty, humility and compassion to the common man.
“You have been chosen based on your track records and that of your families, most of you (referring to them individually) have shown and demonstrated loyalty to the emirate and our lineage, the people and the state in general.
“We are aware already of what you have been doing, you have been on the saddle to help the poor and are contributing immensely to the betterment of the society.
“I urge you all to keep it up and ensure that you borrow a leaf from your fathers. May God help you all in discharging your duties,” he said.
The State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, members of the State Executive Council, family and friends of the new appointees, few traditional and religious leaders from outside the state witnessed the turbaning ceremony.