ECHOES FROM THE PAST: Gov Ganduje ignores court order, presents Staff of Office to New Emirs
MAY 14, 2019: Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, has presented the staff of office to the four new Emirs to seal the recent split of the Kano Emirate into five.
The Governor proceeded to present the staff against the orders of a court, restraining him from implementing the breakup of the Emirate.
In a statement by his Chief Secretary, Abba Anwar, the governor presented the staff to Aminu Ado-Bayero, the eldest son of the late Emir of Kano, as the pioneer Emir of Bichi.
He also presented to Ibrahim Abubakar II, Emir of Karaye; Tafida Abubakar-Ila, Emir of Rano, and Ibrahim Abdulkadir, Emir of Gaya.
“This Staff of Office represents dedication and commitment to serve your subjects in the areas of security, health care delivery system, education and environment among others,” said the governor while congratulating the new first class traditional rulers.
“We, as a government, are always ready to work with you hand in hand for the growth and development of our state in particular and the nation in general.
“You should place greater priority on education, health and the security of your domains. As a government, we will always respond positively to your people-oriented yearnings and aspirations.
“As leaders who are closer to your subjects, you should join hand with government and other security agencies to make sure that security is not only improved but maintained.
“Efforts towards strengthening community policing, as practised globally, should form part of your commitment. Ours is to, together, ensure that global best practices are observed.”
The Kano State House of Assembly had on May 8, passed the bill for the creation of the four additional first class Emirates.
Upon the passage of the bill, Governor Ganduje assented and went on to present letters of appointment to four new first-class Emirs in the state.
