The royal tussle between the deposed emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi two has been described as a bad precedent in the Nigerian political scene.
Okanlawon Gaffar, a legal practitioner, noted in an exclusive interview with TimesNow.com.ng that the development not only eroded the value and respect of the emirship position earned but also means governors in Nigeria may start removing first-class traditional rulers to protect their political interests.
While the analysis condemned Abdullahi Ganduje’s removal of Sanusi, the former governor of Kano state and now the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he noted that the removal of Ado-Bayero is like correcting Ganduje’s wrong with another wrong.
According to him, if another opposition takes over governance in Kano state, he can also remove Sanusi again and install his person. He warned that this could set negative precedents for governors to start removing emirs and kings at their own will.
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TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, reacted to the royal tussle between Sanusi and Bayero.
The ex-PDP presidential candidate condemned the deployment of the military in the matter, saying such would upset the peace and security in the state.
He added that President Bola Tinubu’s administration needs to be reminded that Kano is known for peace and security, and any attempt to destabilise it would be resisted.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
