Kano state Government Monday morning issued appointment letter and presented staff of office to the new emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.
The presentation hold at the African House, Government House Kano was attended by top government official, stalwart of All Progressive Party, opinion leaders, and business mogul in the city.
Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso disclosed that the new emir wealth of experience and his deep rooted connect with the ruling House gave him an edge for the exalted seat.
Kwankwaso dismissed insinuation that the new emir’s appointment was influenced by political leaning , stressing that “the new emir was appointed on merit”
He disclosed that the former CBN Governor made the shortlist of qualified contenders submitted to Government for consideration, maintaining that he was never smuggled into the list contrary to insinuation that enveloped the social circle.
The Governor said that “I must clarify that the 6 contenders to the throne are good friends and it remains a statement of fact only one would emerge”.
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