Stakeholders in the Bichi Emirate of Kano State have condemned the dissolution of the Emirate by the Kano State government. In a statement released on Sunday, they described the action taken by Governor Abba Yusuf and the State House of Assembly as an “unpopular decision.”.....READ THE FULL STORY>>.....READ THE FULL STORY>>
Signed by 39 stakeholders, the statement asserted that the dissolution and the removal of their Emir were unwarranted. The stakeholders commended the judiciary and security agencies for their impartiality since the situation began on Thursday.
They also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for demonstrating justice and fairness in the unfolding events in Kano State regarding the dissolved Emirates.
“The First Class Emirate of Bichi wishes to express our deepest appreciation to the judiciary and security agencies for their steadfast commitment to upholding the constitution and the rule of law. We commend the judiciary for their courageous interpretation of the constitution, ensuring that the principles of democracy and separation of powers are respected in Kano State. Your commitment to justice and the protection of citizens’ rights is greatly appreciated.
“We also appreciate the security agencies for their professionalism and dedication to maintaining peace and order in the state despite recent political developments. Your tireless efforts have ensured the safety and security of our people, for which we are deeply grateful.
“We are thankful for the independence and impartiality displayed by the judiciary and security agencies, which have strengthened our democracy and protected the rights and dignity of all citizens. The people and leaders of the Bichi Emirate have endured an assault on their rights, and the actions of the judiciary and security agencies have prevented a breakdown of law and order in Bichi and the other four Emirates.
“There is no denying that all the Emirates have seen significant progress in infrastructural and socioeconomic development over the past eight years. These unpopular decisions by the State Assembly and the executive arms of the Kano State government were made without any fault of the Emirs,” the statement concluded.
Governor Yusuf signed the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 on Thursday after the state assembly passed it. The law repealed the 2019 version, which divided the single Kano emirate into five jurisdictions: Gaya, Rano, Karaye, Bichi, and Kano. The Governor also officially reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.
