Kano South Stakeholders Demand Restoration Of Abolished Emirates
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Critical stakeholders from Kano South Senatorial District on Wednesday demanded the restoration of the five Emirates abolished by the State House of Assembly and the Executive to prevent an escalation of the crisis surrounding the issue.
The new Emirates abolished by the government are those of Bichi Karaye,Rano,Gaya and the new Kano Emirate then headed by deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.
Out of the five Emirates,three – Rano, Karaye and Gaya are located in Kano South Senatorial Zone.
The 103 stakeholders made the request at a press conference held at the NUJ press centre,Kano.
They spoke through Hon.Musa Salihu Doguwa whom stated that:”the sudden removal of our respected Emirs without just cause or due process is a grave injustice that must be rectified.”
“The decision to amend the regressive emirate law by members of the State House of Assembly and the haste manner in which it was assented to by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is a significant setback to the progress and development of the Emirates.
“The move not only stripped us of our heritage and potential for growth but also threatened to reverse the positive trajectory that had been set in motion by the previous administration,”Doguwa said.
He, however,commended members of the State House of Assembly from Gaya,Takai, Doguwa and Tudun Wada Local Government Areas for their unwavering support for the progress and development of the Emirates.
He urged other members of the Assembly from the Kano South Emirates “to re-align themselves with the path of progress and stand up for the collective development of their people,Kano and Nigeria.”
The stakeholders then acknowledged and appreciated the judicial intervention in the matter,which they said had brought “a temporary halt to this regressive legislation.”
“We call on the Kano State Government and the House of Assembly to uphold the rule of law and adhere to the directives of the Federal High Court by promptly restoring the Emirates to prevent further escalation of the crisis,”the group added.
