The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has met with the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, at the National Security Adviser’s office in Abuja, following the pressing chieftaincy dispute unfolding within the state.
The meeting, which lasted for more than an hour, was prompted by the recent happenings in Kano following the dissolution of five emirates by the Kano State House of Assembly through the repeal of the state emirate law and the subsequent restoration of Emir Muhammad Sanusi II by the Governor.
According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the two leaders deliberated on various matters relating to state and national development as well as the peaceful coexistence of the nation.
Recall that the NSA was accused of being behind the Kano crisis for allowing a substantial military presence to protect the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, a position swiftly debunked by the Office of the National Security Adviser.
The Kano State Government, through the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, apologised to the NSA for his implication in the Kano crises, attributing the error to flawed intelligence.
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The Governor’s spokesperson noted that, recognising the respected professional background and integrity of the NSA throughout his time as an Officer and Anti-corruption campaigner, the state deemed it necessary to retract the allegation and offer a sincere apology.
“In harmony with these events, the Governor’s meeting with the NSA coincided with Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II’s six-day stay at the Kano palace, where a significant majority of district heads and kingmakers already pledged their allegiance and loyalty to the newly consolidated Kano Emirate under the leadership of the 16th Emir.
“The state assured that Kano has been characterized by peace and tranquillity, and thus urges all residents to continue their regular activities in compliance with the rule of law.
“It was a fruitful discussion between myself and the National Security Adviser, his role is critical for the harmonious existence of our nation, so I briefed him on the recent developments in Kano,” Bature said.
