The 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, security operatives 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, and assured that another date will be fixed for the installation.
“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”.
The Chairman of Bichi Local Government, Hamza Sule, who led the delegates expressed solidarity and dismissed rumors of opposition to the appointment.
“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.”
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).