Sanusi dethroned by kano state government

You're referring to the recent development in Kano State, Nigeria.

On March 9, 2021, the Kano State Government announced the deposition of Muhammad Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, from his throne. The decision was taken by the state government, led by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, citing alleged disobedience to the government's instructions and disrespect to the office of the governor.

Sanusi, a respected Islamic scholar and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), had been the Emir of Kano since 2014. However, his tenure was marked by controversy, including disagreements with the state government over issues such as the management of the Kano Emirate Council and the allocation of funds.

The deposition of Sanusi was met with widespread criticism and protests from many Nigerians, who saw it as an attack on the traditional institution of the Emirate and the rights of the Emir. Many also questioned the legality of the decision, citing the Emirs' constitutional immunity from removal.

The controversy has sparked a national debate about the role of traditional institutions in modern Nigeria and the balance between the powers of the state government and the Emirate Council.