Sanusis dethronement kano assembly suspends five members
It appears that there has been a recent development in the Kano State House of Assembly, Nigeria. According to reports, the Assembly has suspended five of its members, allegedly due to the dethronement of the Emir of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.
For context, Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was the Emir of Kano until his dethronement by the Kano State Government in March 2020. The dethronement was reportedly due to his alleged involvement in politics and his criticism of the government.
The suspended members of the Assembly are:
- Alhassan Doguwa
- Labaran Madari
- Abdullahi M. Abdullahi
- Yusuf Abdullahi
- Abdulrazak Abdulrasheed
The suspension was reportedly carried out by the Speaker of the Assembly, Abdulaziz Gafasa, who cited the members' alleged involvement in the dethronement of Emir Sanusi as the reason for their suspension.
It's worth noting that the suspension has been met with controversy, with some lawmakers and political observers questioning the legality and motives behind the move. The suspended members have also denied any wrongdoing and have vowed to challenge their suspension in court.
This development highlights the ongoing political tensions and power struggles in Kano State, particularly in the context of the dethronement of Emir Sanusi. The situation remains fluid, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the coming days and weeks.