Kano Govt Declares War: Calls On Tinubu To Dethrone Emir Bayero

Speaking at the Kano Government House during the distribution of relief materials provided by Tarauni Federal Constituency Representative, Kabiru Dahiru Sule, Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo reaffirmed the administration’s position, calling for immediate presidential intervention.

Gwarzo did not hold back in his appeal, urging Tinubu to relocate the emir he installed and restore peace in Kano.

“We are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the emir he enthroned and placed in a graveyard. The people of Kano, especially the youth, are fed up with this situation. It is alarming that in a democratic system, security forces are firing teargas at peaceful protesters, with reports even suggesting the use of live ammunition,” Gwarzo stated.

He also condemned the deployment of military personnel across the city, noting, “At night, military vehicles were patrolling the streets, even stopping in front of my house. But let it be known that we will not be intimidated. This is a democracy, and it must prevail, whether some people like it or not.”

Kano Government Supports Protests Against Emir Bayero

The deputy governor defended the recent protests by Kano residents, asserting that peaceful demonstrations are a fundamental right in a democratic society.

Criticizing security forces for suppressing protesters and making arrests, he insisted that Kano residents have the right to demand the removal of Emir Bayero.

“The president should remove the emir he appointed and take him to his own state. Kano already has an emir, and that is Muhammadu Sanusi II. No one, not even the ‘Emir of the World,’ can appoint an emir in Kano unless they are Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,” Gwarzo said.

He accused powerful political forces of attempting to destabilize the Kano government by keeping Emir Bayero in the Nasarawa Palace. Emphasizing the need to respect legal processes, he declared:

“The same law that facilitated the appointment of the former emir has reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II. The rule of law must be upheld, and no one should obstruct it.”