"Who is Truly Emir of Kano?": Reactions as Sanusi Visits Buhari's Family
- Kano's 10th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II's visit to the family of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has sparked reactions from Nigerians
- Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the late president, shared the pictures of the Emir's visit to Buhari's residence on Tuesday, August 5
- Some Nigerians took to the comment section of Ahmad's post and started asking questions about the real Emir of Kano between Sanusi and embattled Aminu Ado-Bayero
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Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has got Nigerians talking after sharing the pictures of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, visiting the family of the late Nigerian leader in Kaduna.
The former president died on Sunday, July 13, in the United Kingdom. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the federal government team that coordinated his remains' repatriation into the country. He was given a state burial at his residence in Daura, Katsina state, where several dignitaries, inside and outside Nigeria, were present and were led by President Tinubu.
Source: Twitter
Prominent Nigerians visit Buhari's residence
Since the burial of the former president, several prominent Nigerians have visited the residence of the late leader for condolences and offered their prayers to his family. The visit of the Emir was the latest.
Taking to social media, Ahmad wrote:
"The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, PhD, CON, today visited the family of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna to offer his condolences to the family. The Emir prayed for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness upon the soul of the late President and strength for his family. May Allah (SWT) grant Baba Buhari Al-Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen."
Bashir Ahmad's post raised the question of the real Emir of Kano from some of his followers on X, formerly Twitter, asking the former presidential aide to declare who the real Emir of Kano is.
Why Nigerians speak on Kano Emirship tussle
This question was born out of the controversies surrounding the Emirship tussle in the Emirate. Sanusi, who was earlier deposed, during the administration of the APC, Buhari's party, was reinstated after the party was defeated in the state in the 2023 election.
The reinstatement of Sanuri came after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano deposed Aminu Ado Bayero, who was installed by the APC government. However, Bayero has challenged his removal in court, where it has been ruled that the status quo should be maintained. Both Sanusi and Bayero now laid claims to the throne.
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Nigerians' reactions on Sanusi's visit to Buhari's house
Below are some of the comments to Ahmad's posts:
Chinedu Nnabuihe asked:
"Please, Bashir, how many Emirs of Kano do the people of Kano have? Very important to know."
Adeolu Adegbaju queried:
"Quick question, is it a sign of respect for others to sit on the rug or carpet. I am genuinely asking."
David Amadi wrote:
"I thought you were supporting the deposed Emir, son of Adebayero."
Dan Saki stated:
"Sometimes Bashir is professional while discharging his duties."
Prince Daniel Okereke tweeted:
"Please, who is truly the emir of Kano now. Emir Sanusi or Emir Bayero.?"
See the tweet here:
Anifowoshe speaks on criticism of Buhari's burial
Legit.ng earlier reported that the coalition party, ADC, has been cautioned against playing politics beyond national emotions, citing its statement on former President Muhammadu Buhari's burial.
Titilope Anifowoshe, a legal practitioner, gave the warning in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, following ADC's criticism of President Bola Tinubu's attendance at Buhari's burial.
The ADC had earlier alleged that the president was using Buhari's burial to whitewash himself and seek the emotional support of the electorate.
Source: Legit.ng
