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Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Police Surround Kano Emir’s Palace FROM PAGE 5
of the state and the country. Reminding the emir that he was chosen by God, the former head of state told the new emir to fear God and treat all the people of Kano as those under his care and supervision, saying that, “You [emir] should cultivate all and exclude none.” Buhari further said, “After attending the burial of the late emir, Alhaji Ado Bayero, I am renewing my condolences to the new emir, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and the people of Kano and the country on the death of Alhaji Ado Bayero. “I am forwarding my congratulations to you for assuming the office of emir of this historic land, a position once occupied by great historical figures such as Muhammadu Rumfa, Ibrahim Dabo, Abdullahi Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi. I hope you will be worthy successor to those great men,” the letter read. Rule without partisan considerations, northern govs tell new Kano emir The chairman, Northern States Governors’ Forum and Niger State governor, Babangida Aliyu, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, has congratulated Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the new emir of Kano and urged him to be forthright in his dealings. Aliyu’s message on behalf of the forum was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Israel Ayegba Ebije, issued to journalists yesterday in Minna. Governor Aliyu said, “The forum urged the new Emir to rule without partisan consideration by emulating the example of the late Emir, Ado Bayero who had endeared himself to everybody in his domain irrespective of their religious or ethnic background.” The forum said that the ascension of the new emir marked the beginning of a new era, adding that he was indeed stepping into shoes he must learn how to adapt to properly.
While thanking the kingmakers and contestants for the smooth process of selecting the emir, the forum called on the Kano State governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to continue playing the role of a good umpire in helping the new emir succeed, as did his immediate predecessor. “The Northern States Governors’ Forum is indeed very happy for him and we congratulate him. It is however instructive to intimate that the position of Emir has nothing to do with being partisan or selective. It is a fatherly position where everybody must be carried along as one family regardless of religion, ethnicity or interest. “Let me also pledge the continuous support of the forum in ensuring that he is obliged all that he needs to excel. We are aware of the fact that the traditional institution remains a focal point where political office holders can rally around for administrative, spiritual and moral support to deliver on good leadership towards giving the people best of dividend of democracy.” Kano new emir receives letter of appointment Meanwhile, Kano State governor, Engr Muhammad Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, FNSE, has issued a letter of appointment to the new Kano emir, His Royal Highness Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CON. In his remarks at the ceremony held at Africa House, Government House, Kano, Kwankwaso said the appointment of the new emir was based on his wealth of experience, commitment and by virtue of inheritance. Kwankwaso disclosed that the appointment of Sanusi Lamido as the new Kano emir was not on political grounds. According to him, Sanusi Lamido’s name was among those on an earlier list submitted to the kingmakers, contrary to accusations that his name was smuggled in by the Kano governor.
Kwankwaso stated that all the six contenders for the throne were good friends of his and they all deserved to succeed the late Emir Bayero, but one had to emerge. Kwankwaso requested that the new Kano emir treat the late Bayero’s family with humility, respect and take them as his own. The Kano State government had built houses at Sharada Quarters in Kano for the family members of the late Bayero, saying that the state government would embark on the renovation of the Emirate House. According to Kwankwaso, the keys to the houses would be submitted to Alhaji Mahe Bashir (Walin Kano) for onward issuance to the widows of the late emir. In his remarks shortly after he was awarded the letter of appointment, His Highness, the emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CON, gave thanks to Allah who made him the 57th emir of Kano and the successor of the late Bayero. The emir of Kano called on the people of Kano to be calm and peaceful and to shun all forms of violence. The emir said that he was not chosen because he was the best among the contenders, but that it was by the will of Allah that he was made the emir of Kano. Sanusi Lamido said, “I am so close to late Emir Bayero than to my father. My first wife that I am with for the last 20 years was the daughter of late Bayero. I grew up under his care and share bed with the Turakin Kano, Nasiru Ado Bayero for ten years.” According to him there was no rift whatsoever in the royal family, neither among the royal sons and daughters. The new emir urged the people of Kano to support him and do whatever was necessary to avoid bad deeds. He assured the people that peace would continue to reign in the state and called on the people of Kano not to allow outsiders use them to destroy their home state. Shortly after the new
emir received the letter of appointment, the royal fathers present bowed before the emir to indicate their acceptance and respect. They included Makama, Madawaki, Sarkin Bai, Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta, Jarma, Wambai, Dan Isa, Dankadai, Sarkin Fulanin Jaidinawa, Dallatun Kano, Bauran Kano, Sarkin Rano-Autan Bawo, Zannan Kano, Madakin Galadima, Durbin Kano and Walin Kano. APC accuses PDP of inciting violence in Kano The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the PDP of inciting the violence that followed the announcement of the new emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on Sunday, in an apparent attempt to destabilise the state and urged the Kano State attorney-general to prosecute all PDP officials involved in the act. In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by its interim national publicity secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the statement issued by PDP’s publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh congratulating one of the contenders long before the Kano State government announced the new emir was premeditated and calibrated to incite violence. It wondered why a ruling party that had access to Kano or any other state government, would rush to the media to congratulate a contender who had not been selected, without contacting the selecting authority to ensure the veracity of whatever news it may have heard. Sanusi’s appointment as emir well deserved – Oshiomhole Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has congratulated former governor of the Central Bank, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on his appointment as the emir of Kano. In a congratulatory letter, the governor said, “it gives me great pleasure on behalf of the good people and Government of Edo State, to congratulate Your Royal Highness on your well-deserved
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appointment as the 57th Emir of Kano. Kano protest: We were misled – PDP The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday stated that it made an innocent mistake by congratulating Alhaji Lamido Ado Bayero as the new emir of Kano. The PDP, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Chief Oliseh Metuh, was reacting to a statement by his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Lai Mohammed, who called for the arrest of the PDP spokesman for inciting unrest, following their congratulatory statement. The PDP however said it was shocked by the APC statement. “It is public knowledge that we made an innocent mistake but immediately withdrew it and tendered an unreserved apology well before the official announcement of the new emir was made.” Protest erupts again after Sanusi turbaned as emir of Kano Meanwhile, hundreds of youths protested yesterday in Kano against the appointment of former governor of the CBN Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the emir of Kano. Protesters in support of the late emir’s oldest son, Lamido Ado Bayero chanted, “Ba ma son!” Meaning, “We don’t want” in the Hausa language, and “Kariya ne”, meaning “It’s a lie”, near the emir’s palace in Kano, witnesses told Reuters.
Soldiers Seize LEADERSHIP, Daily Trust, The Nation Newspapers In Minna FROM PAGE 5
public to bear with the military. He insisted that the security
checks on newspaper vans were informed by information linking the movement of materials with grave security implications to vans
conveying newspapers. Olukolade said the military had no problem with the media and would not for any reason hamper
their activities. “Please bear it in mind, this is not a military clampdown. Whatever checks you see is not
aimed at disturbing the business of the media and that is why we would like to correct the remarks being made about what is going on.”
APC Chair: Modu Sheriff Denies Sponsoring Tom Ikimi By Millie Ibe, Abuja
Former Borno State governor and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff, has denied a media report that he is sponsoring a former minister of foreign affairs,
Chief Tom Ikimi, for the chairmanship of the party during the forthcoming party convention in Abuja. A national newspaper (not LEADERSHIP) had claimed that Modu Sheriff was sponsoring Ikimi for the APC chair, but speaking exclusively
with LEADERSHIP on the matter yesterday, Modu Sheriff stated that there was no iota of truth in the story, describing the story was baseless and unfounded. “The story is not true. As one of the elders of the party, I am waiting to see how the zoning
will go before I know what to do. I am not going to jump the gun. The report is mischievous and it is being promoted by disgruntled and mischievous persons. I, therefore, urge our teeming party members and the public to disregard it,” he said.
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