The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reaffirmed his commitment to the installation of the newly appointed District Head of Bichi, Munir Sanusi, and his assumption of office at the Bichi palace.
Speaking on Wednesday during a solidarity visit by a delegation from Bichi, Emir Sanusi stated that despite recent disruptions, the installation would proceed as planned.
It can be recalled that last Friday, heavy security operatives, including personnel from the police and the Department of State Services (DSS), reportedly blocked the Kofar Kudu Emir’s palace to prevent Emir Sanusi from accompanying the new Wambai of Kano and District Head of Bichi to assume his seat. The action led to restrictions on movement in and out of the palace.
Addressing the delegation, Emir Sanusi described the incident as a temporary setback.
“This incident is only a distraction. We do not know why it happened, and those involved have not provided any explanations. However, it will not stop anything.
I assure you that another date will be fixed for the installation, and your District Head will be brought to you peacefully.
Inform the public to remain peaceful and prayerful. Whatever the situation, peace and prayers will guide us through to the end.
With the respect the people of Bichi hold for Khalifa and Wambai Abubakar, there is no way a son of the Khalifa will be presented as Wambai, and they would turn their backs on him,” he said.
Leading the Bichi delegation, the Chairman of Bichi Local Government, Hamza Sule, expressed solidarity and dismissed rumors of opposition to the appointment.
He stated: “We are here to show our support and allegiance to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. There were rumors suggesting unrest in Bichi, but we are here to make it clear that we are fully supportive.
We are one hundred percent behind the appointment of Munir Sanusi as District Head of Bichi. We were in Bichi, waiting for the Wambai’s arrival, when we heard these unfounded rumors. As far as we are concerned, there is no violence or opposition, only celebration.”
The Bichi Emirate was one of the four new emirates created by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje after the division of the old Kano Emirate. However, the emirates were later dissolved by the administration of Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).