Amaechi, Others Witness Sanusi’s Turbaning As Kano Emir

Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was among many eminent Nigerians who graced the ancient city of Kano on Saturday for the coronation of Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II.
Sanusi was before his coronation taken through the rigorous process of the oath of office.
The Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zaharadeen, while administering the oath of office on the new emir, accompanied by the kingmakers, presented him a copy of the Holy Quran.
Sanusi, who was also adorned with the royal regalia, was eventually regularised by the kingmakers of the Emirate Council.
This was followed by the paying of homage to him by other royal personalities who took turns to do him the customary honour.
The new Emir, in his acceptance speech delivered after the coronation, appreciated all those who contributed to his becoming the 14th Emir of Kano in the Fulani dynasty, adding that it was Allah that gives power to whoever He wishes and takes away power from whoever He so wishes.
“I will not stop without praying for the repose of the soul of our late Emir Ado Bayero, who was humble, industrious, humane and respectful. May Allah grant him Jannatul-fir-daus and his ancestors alike. It is instructive to note that out of the many years of Kano Emirate rule, our late Emir spent about 51 years on the throne,” Sanusi noted.
He further assured that he would do his possible best as the Emir of Kano to strengthen the peaceful co-existence between all adherents of different faith and ethnic nationalities in the country.
While praying that God should give Nigeria the best leaders as elections draw nearer, the monarch called on politicians to ensure that the forthcoming election is peaceful and credible.
In his remarks, Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano State described the appointment of Sanusi as the Emir of Kano as a collective decision of the people, noting that he was appointed to ascend the exalted throne on merit.
He maintained that his decision to appoint Sanusi out of the names presented to him was borne out of the conviction that the former CBN governor was equal to the task, saying his vast array of experience was enough to propel Kano to greater heights.
Kwankwaso, who used the occasion to pay glowing tribute to late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, emphasized that the late emir had firmly stood against all forms of injustice and persecution.