Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has accused All Progressive Congress, National Chairman and former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje of using the office of the National Security Adviser, to create chaos in the state by smuggling the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero into the state.
The State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdusalam Gwarzo made the allegation on Saturday morning at the Emir’s palace while speaking with newsmen.
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Gwarzo alleged that Abdullahi Ganduje with the support of the office of the National Security Adviser, brought in the dethroned Emir in a chartered flight on Saturday.
‘’It is unfortunate that the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje is using the National Security Adviser to create tension in the state by smuggling into the state, the former emir, Aminu Ado Bayero,’’ the deputy governor said.
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The deposed Kano Emir who is said to be currently at the Nasarawa palace along State road in Kano metropolis, was said to have returned to the city in the early hours of Saturday.
The Deputy Governor said, “The appointment and dethronement of Emir or any traditional title holder is solely the prerogative of the state government,”
He wondered why the federal government will be interfering in whatever happened in that direction.
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‘’I am here together with the governor and other top government functionaries to ensure that the new emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II start exercising his power and authority immediately after he was given his appointment letter yesterday, (Friday).’’
The deputy governor appealed to Kano residents to go about their lawful and normal businesses without fear or intimidation.
