Gov. Yusuf Signs Bill Creating 2nd Class Emirates In Kano State

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has signed the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law.

The Governor signed the bill on Tuesday after it was passed by the State House of Assembly and transmitted to him.

Naija News reported earlier that the Kano State House of Assembly passed the Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024 after the bill scaled third reading on Tuesday.

The new law establishes second-class Emirate Councils in Rano, Gaya, and Karaye, each responsible for specific local government areas, with Kano as a first-class emirate.

Speaking after the signing, Governor Yusuf said the law aims to bridge the gap between the grassroots and the government while sustaining the rich cultural values and norms of the people.

He added that the second-class emirs, when appointed, will have jurisdiction limited to only local governments within their coverage. They would also be able to advise the Emir of Kano on issues within their domain.

Governor Yusuf said, “The Rano Emirate consists of Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Local Government Areas. Gaya Emirate consists of Gaya, Albasu, and Ajingi Local Government Areas while Karaye Emirate consists of Karaye and Rogo Local Government Areas.”

The governor emphasised the law’s importance, starting that “This law is vital in sustaining the rich cultural values and norms of our people. It will also bridge the gap between the grassroots and the government.”

Governor Yusuf said the names of the new second-class Emirs would be announced at a later date.

Recall that back in May this year, Governor Yusuf dethroned Aminu Ado Bayero as the Emir of Kano and reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II as the sole Emir, disbanding other Emirs appointed by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje when he dethroned Sanusi during his tenure.