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Sanusi breaks his silence after dethronement as Emir of Kano (video)
Dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has broken his silence after his removal by the Kano state government.
In a 4.39 minute video posted on social media, the Emir who spoke in Hausa, said it is God that made him the Emir of Kano state and it is God’swill that he is no more the Emir of Kano.
He prayed for the progress of the state and appealed to the people of the state to remain calm and not resort to violence.
The Kano State government on Monday dethroned the embattled Emir, Muhammad Sanusi II over what it described as disrespect to lawful instructions from Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State and other lawful authorities.
The dethronement of the Emir followed the decision of the State Council executive meeting presided over by the Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Monday.
The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji made the announcement on behalf of the government while briefing newsmen shortly after the special council meeting.
