Former Kano State Governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has stated that the presence of Muhammadu Sanusi II at official functions does not signify recognition of his position as Emir of Kano. According to Ganduje, only the Supreme Court of Nigeria has the authority to decide the outcome of the ongoing emirship dispute. He emphasized that whatever ruling the court delivers will be binding and must be implemented by the current governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Sanusi II was reinstated as Emir by the Kano State Government in May 2024, a move that followed his dethronement in March 2020. However, a competing claim by Aminu Ado Bayero, who was appointed after Sanusi's removal, has led to legal and political tensions. Ganduje maintained that state officials attending events with Sanusi II are extending courtesy, not institutional approval. He reiterated that the judiciary, not political actors, holds the final say on the legitimacy of the emirship. The dispute remains before the courts, with no final judgment yet delivered.
Ganduje claims only the Supreme Court can decide Sanusi II's status, yet speaks definitively about what Governor Yusuf must do. His assertion undermines the very judicial process he says should be respected. If the court has not ruled, no official—including Ganduje—can declare what will be implemented. This exposes a contradiction between upholding the rule of law and pre-empting its outcome.
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