Fresh twist as Bayero and Sanusi leave Kano Emirate, reasons emerge

• The embattled Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has made his first official trip outside the Kano state since the emirate tussle with Muhammadu Sanusi II
• Bayero travelled to Abuja to attend a high-level meeting that involved traditional leaders across the country
• As it stands, Kano Emirate has no emir as both Bayero and Sanusi have travelled out of the ancient city

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Kano state - The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has made his first trip outside the state since his battle with Muhammadu Sanusi II.

Legit.ng recalls that the last time Bayero travelled outside Kano state was during his visit to the Awujale of Ijeduland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona in Ogun state in May 2024.

Bayero travelled to Abuja to attend a high-level meeting with traditional leaders Photo credit: @Engr_Alkasimfge
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The embattled monarch was deposed before he returned to Kano state by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Bayero left Kano for Abuja to attend a high-level meeting that involved traditional leaders.

As reported by Daily Trust, the monarch was sighted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, among others.

16th Emir, Sanusi II has also travelled to the United Kingdom where he defended his PhD thesis, rendering the ancient city without an Emir at the moment.

Bayero's first official trip outside mini mini-palace

Legit.ng earlier reported that Ado Bayero stepped out of the Nasarawa Mini Palace for the first since his return to Kano state.

The 15th Emir of Kano attended the annual peace prayer for the nation where the Holy Qur’an is usually recited up to 3000 times.

The event usually holds within the first Islamic month to pray for peace, prosperity and progress of the country.

Ado Bayero’s daughter cries out to Kano governor

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Ado Bayero’s daughter made a fresh appeal to Governor Yusuf and well-meaning Nigerians.

Zainab, who's a first-time filmmaker lamented that their situation has worsened following the current economic crisis.

In an interview on Friday, Zainab, daughter of the late Emir of Kano Ado Bayero, appealed to Nigerians and Governor Yusuf for financial support to secure an apartment in Lagos state

Source: Legit.ng