In a surprising move amidst the ongoing emirship tussle in Kano, Emir Sanusi has turbanned a nephew of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje as a village head. This development has sparked intrigue and raised questions about potential implications for the power dynamics within the emirate. The turbaning ceremony took place today, Tuesday, 13th May 2025, at Ƙofar Kudu Emir’s palace, after the selection process by those involved in Ganduje Village and submitted to the District Head of Dawakin Tofa, Madakin Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Nabahani Ibrahim Cigari, and forwarded to Kano Emirate accordingly. This would mark a significant moment in the emirship tussle, potentially influencing the balance of power and allegiances within the Kano Emirate. The decision to turban Ganduje’s nephew could be seen as a strategic move by Emir Sanusi, either to build bridges or to assert his authority. The ongoing emirship tussle between Emir Sanusi and Aminu Ado Bayero has been a subject of intense debate and legal battles. The Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of Emir Sanusi II, but the situation remains fluid, with potential repercussions for the stability and unity of the Kano Emirate. The turbaning ceremony and its implications will be closely watched by stakeholders and the general public. Will this move by Emir Sanusi shift the dynamics of the emirship tussle, or will it further entrench existing divisions? The outcome will likely have significant implications for the future of the Kano Emirate. The question on everyone’s mind is whether the Ganduje family has agreed with Emir Sanusi II, given the recent developments in the Kano Emirate tussle. It appears there’s a complex dynamic at play, especially considering Emir Sanusi II’s recent appointment of a new village head in Ganduje without clear indication of the Ganduje family’s stance. Jamilu Sani Umar Ganduje is the son of Alhaji Sani Umar Ganduje, who was dethroned by Emir Sanusi over some allegations. The relationship between Emir Sanusi II and the Ganduje family seems strained, particularly after the emir sacked Sani Ganduje, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s younger brother, as village head of Ganduje in Dawakin Tofa local government. The Kano State government has maintained that Emir Sanusi II remains the legitimate Emir of Kano, citing a Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law, 2019. Given these developments, it’s unclear whether the Ganduje family has formally agreed with Emir Sanusi II. The ongoing emirship tussle between Emir Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero adds to the uncertainty, with the matter currently pending at the Supreme Court.
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