Reinstated Emir of Kano enters renewed legal and political dispute.
On May 23, 2025, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reinstated Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano, reversing a 2020 deposition . Now, legal and political tensions are escalating: an appeal court previously ruled in Sanusi’s favor, but a federal high court suspended that decision pending Supreme Court review.
Sanusi’s return is seen by many as politically charged, given his vocal criticism of Tinubu’s economic policies and his significant influence over electoral outcomes in Kano—home to a key voting bloc . The federal government’s intervention raises questions about state autonomy and the politicization of traditional institutions.
This dispute could impact party dynamics in the North. If Sanusi remains influential, his support could shift allegiances ahead of 2027.
I’m Adedayo Obadina
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