Nigerians react as Shettima recognises Kano Emir Palace but snub Sanusi

• In a now edited post, Vice President Kashim Shettima ignored Alhaji Sanusi II but recognised his palace
• Shettima's move elicited concerns from many following the court battle "Kano Emirate tussle" involving Sanusi II and the 15th Emir Ado Bayero who is reportedly enjoying federal might
• Nigerians have reacted differently as Shettima recognised that he attended a wedding held at the Kano Emir's palace on Saturday but didn't mention Sanusi's name

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Vice President Kashim Shettima stirred a fresh debate in the polity for recognizing Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.

Shettima in Kano on Saturday with Sanusi II and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Photo credit: Kashim Shettima
Source: Facebook

Daily Trust reported that on Saturday, November 16, the Vice President had addressed Sanusi as the 16th Emir on his official Facebook page, prompting reactions from social media users who took it as an endorsement of Sanusi’s legitimacy to the Kano throne.

While the Kano Emirates tussle is still in courts, the state has witnessed the emergence of two emirs, Sanusi and the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.

The post initially reads;

“On Saturday, I attended the Wedding Fatiha of the daughter of former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.“Kwankwaso gave his daughter, Dr. Aishatu Kwankwaso’s hand in marriage to Fahad, the son of Katsina-based business mogul, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal.“The wedding which took place at the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II was conducted by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zahraddeen.“I shared my heartfelt wishes with the newly-weds, hoping for a lifetime of happiness together.”

However, after some pockets of reactions by social media users, the third paragraph in the post was later edited omitting the name of the emir. See the edited post here;

Nigerians react as Shettima calls Sanusi Emir of Kano

Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section on X below;

@AliyuOmeizaRuf2 tweeted:

"Shettima don't have problem with what happens in Kano emirate but he is scared not to go against Tinubu's interest."

@jibreelKhalil tweeted:

"Shettima recognizing SLS as the emir of kano has diffused the tension that was building up few months ago. A set of political rabble-rousers wanted to create an unrest by igniting Aminu Ado to stand his ground. Alhamdulillahi for the recognition by federal government."

Also reacting, a social media user, Alhassan Ali Lawan said:

“We are glad for honouring the invitation your Excellency! We are also happy for recognizing our Emir as the 16th Emir of Kano State. The presidential candidate (Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso PhD) is wishing you well and safe back home! Thanks once again.”

Another user, Najeeb Sule Alfindi said:

“The best paragraph that impresses me is 3rd paragraph, where you said which took place at the palace of the Emir of Kano, and then you mentioned who is the Emir Muhammad Sanusi II. Thank you, Sir.”

Musa Kabir wrote:

“Masha Allah! Your Excellency on behalf of good people of Kano State we really appreciated your attendance. I know you can unite the six goepolitical zones in this country. Secondly I really appreciated your second statement that called the 16th Emir of Kano State. Malam Sunusi Lamido Sunusi is our choice and I pray for you one day to be the driver of this nation.”

Read more about the Kano Emirate tussle here:

• Kano emirship battle: Court takes major decision in 4 key appeals, details emerge
• Sanusi move to turban eldest son as ciroman Kano stirs mixed reaction

Bayero prevented from renovating Nassarawa palace

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the 15th Emir of Kano Ado Bayero experienced a major setback as the Kano State High Court ruled on the application seeking to stop the renovation of the Nasarawa mini-palace.

The court stopped Bayero from renovating the historic palace, following an interim order earlier on September 13, 2024, temporarily restraining the Emir from altering the palace.

The presiding Judge and Chief Judge of Kano state, Justice Dije Abdu-Aboki, delivered the verdict on Thursday in a matter involving the Kano state government led by Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Source: Legit.ng