Two Galadimas for One Emirate Deepens Kano Traditional Power Struggles

The Kano Emirate has been thrown into chaos as two separate Galadimas have emerged, each appointed by a different Emir.

The development has sparked a deepening crisis in the emirate, with many questioning the legitimacy of the appointments.

Yesterday, the reinstated 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, appointed a new Galadima, sparking cheers from his supporters.

However, in a shocking move, the dethroned 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, also appointed his own Galadima, leaving the emirate with two separate officials holding the same title.

The Galadima is a high-ranking official in the Kano Emirate, responsible for overseeing the emir’s council and advising the emir on matters of state.

The appointment of two separate Galadimas has created confusion and tension in the emirate, with many wondering which official will be recognized as the legitimate holder of the title.

Sanusi’s appointment of a new Galadima was seen as a move to consolidate his power and assert his authority over the emirate.

The former Central Bank of Nigeria governor was reinstated as Emir of Kano last week, after a court ruled that his dethronement by the Kano State government was unlawful.

However, Bayero, who was installed as the 15th Emir of Kano after Sanusi’s dethronement, has refused to recognize Sanusi’s reinstatement. Bayero’s appointment of a separate Galadima is seen as a challenge to Sanusi’s authority and a bid to maintain his own claim to the throne.

The crisis in the Kano Emirate has sparked concerns about the stability of the state and the potential for violence. The Kano State government has called for calm and urged the two emirs to resolve their differences peacefully.

Reacting to the situation, Kano State government has released a statement calling for calm and urging the two emirs to resolve their differences peacefully.

“We urge all parties involved to exercise restraint and avoid any actions that could lead to violence or instability in the state,” the statement read.

The Nigerian police have also deployed officers to the emirate to maintain order and prevent any clashes between supporters of the two emirs.

The crisis in the Kano Emirate is a complex and sensitive issue, with deep historical and cultural roots.

The emirate is one of the most influential and respected in Nigeria, and the dispute over the throne has significant implications for the state and the country as a whole.

The appointment of two separate Galadimas has created a constitutional crisis, with many questioning the legitimacy of the appointments.

The Kano State government will need to navigate this complex situation carefully to avoid escalating the crisis and to find a peaceful resolution.