Sanusi II Returns to Kano Amid Power Struggles

Sanusi II, also known as Muhammadu Sanusi II, has indeed returned to Kano amid a significant power struggle. He was reinstated as the Emir of Kano by Governor Abba Yusuf, following the resolution of the Kano state house of assembly to dismantle several new emirates in the state. This move marked a significant development in the political and traditional leadership landscape of Kano, a state in northern Nigeria.

Sanusi II, a former central bank chief and an advocate for social change, was deposed in 2020 under controversial circumstances by then-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. His reinstatement was supported by the Kano state house of assembly, which passed a bill that significantly altered the structure of the emirate council. The reinstatement of Sanusi II has not been without challenges.

There was a reported power struggle involving security chiefs and the Kano state government over the control of the Emir’s palace. Despite these challenges, Sanusi II officially returned to the palace, marking a significant moment in the state’s political and traditional leadership. This event is part of a broader narrative about the balance of power between traditional rulers and elected officials in modern-day Nigeria. The return of Sanusi II to his position as the Emir of Kano is seen as a victory for those who support the traditional leadership system and its role in promoting social change and governance.