Emir Sanusi may be Suspended as Governor Ganduje Queries Him
The ‘fight’ between Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has taken a different dimension following recent updates.
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Thursday queried Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II on Thursday over allegations of fund misappropriation.
According to media reports, the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaint Commission on Monday indicted the emir and recommended his suspension.
The Chief of Staff to the Emir, Munir Sanusi, who confirmed the receipt of the query, said the state government sought the response of the emir within 24 hours regarding allegations of misappropriation of funds.
“We received the query today (Thursday). The state government has demanded the response of His Highness within 24 hours. The council is studying the content,” he said.
Many Nigerians believe Sanusi, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is being persecuted by the Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje, for allegedly opposing the governor’s second term bid.
Gov. Ganduje narrowly and controversially won re-election after a supplementary election marred by violence and intimidation of voters.
Last month, the Kano government split the Kano emirate into five, weaking Sanusi’s influence in the state,
The Kano anti-corruption commission recommended Sanusi’s suspension, amidst reports the governor plans to depose the outspoken emir.
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