The Kano State Government on Monday announced the dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, over alleged disrespect to lawful instructions from the office of the governor and other authorities.
The dethronement followed the State Council executive meeting presided over by the Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The Director-General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, said this on his official Twitter handle, @Dawisu, on Monday.
“The Kano State Executive Council has unanimously approved the dethronement of the Emir of Kamo Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II at a special sitting held today by the council,” he tweeted.
Sanusi, 58, ascended the throne in 2014 following the death of his granduncle, Ado Bayero.
His grandfather, Muhammadu Sanusi I, reigned from 1953 to 1963 before he was deposed by Premier Ahmadu Bello.