Why sanusi was removed as kano emir state government

A very specific and timely question!

Muhammad Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, was removed from his position on March 9, 2020, by the Kano State Government. The decision was taken after a meeting of the Kano State Executive Council, which is the highest decision-making body in the state.

The reasons for his removal were not explicitly stated by the government, but there were several factors that contributed to the decision. Here are some of the reported reasons:

  1. Conflict with the state government: Sanusi had been at odds with the Kano State Government, particularly with Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, over issues such as the emirate's autonomy, the allocation of funds, and the emir's perceived interference in political matters.
  2. Corruption allegations: Sanusi was accused of mismanaging the emirate's funds and engaging in corrupt practices. An investigation by the Kano State Government reportedly uncovered evidence of financial mismanagement and abuse of office.
  3. Dispute over land ownership: Sanusi was involved in a dispute with the Kano State Government over the ownership of a large tract of land in the state. The government claimed that the land was state-owned, while Sanusi argued that it was part of the emirate's domain.
  4. Perceived disrespect to the government: Sanusi was accused of showing disrespect to the government and its officials on several occasions. For example, he was said to have refused to attend a meeting with Governor Ganduje and had also criticized the government's policies in public.
  5. Pressure from traditional leaders: Some traditional leaders in Kano State, including the Emirs of Bichi and Gaya, reportedly pressured the government to remove Sanusi due to his perceived arrogance and disrespect for other traditional leaders.

After his removal, Sanusi was replaced by Aminu Ado Bayero, who was appointed as the new Emir of Kano. The decision was widely reported in the Nigerian media, and it sparked a heated debate about the role of traditional leaders in modern Nigeria.