NUHU RIBADU DENIES HELPING DETHRONED EMIR RETURN TO KANO

 

National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has denied aiding the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, in returning to Kano on Saturday.

Aminu Abdulsalaam, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, alleged that Ribadu arranged for two aircraft to transport Ado-Bayero back to the city at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Refuting the allegations, Zakari Mijinyawa, the spokesman from the office of the NSA, stated that they were false.

He said, “I read the comments on social media; they are untrue. The NSA did not provide air transport to anyone in Kano.

“Political actors should desist from misinforming the public as law enforcement officials in the state strive to maintain peace and order.”

Ado Bayero, the deposed emir of Kano, returned to the historic city on Saturday.

Since the Emir was overthrown by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday, it was unknown where he was.

The law that former governor Abdullahi Ganduje had signed on December 5, 2019, was revoked by the state House of Assembly.

Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf gave all the emirs impacted by the Kano Emirates Council Law 48 hours to leave their palaces and hand them over to the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs after signing the legislation that was later overturned.

Also, he said that Muhammadu Sanusi, the Emir of Kano whom Ganduje had removed in 2020 to install Bayero, would now be restored.

Sanusi performed Jumat prayers at the Government House in Kano on Friday after receiving a letter of reappointment from the governor.

In a related development the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has broken his silence, assuring that justice will prevail in the ongoing legal tussle regarding his dethronement.

Speaking from the mini-palace where he has resided since his return to the state, Bayero urged residents to maintain peace and follow the rule of law.

Addressing the public in his native language, Bayero emphasized the importance of Kano to Nigeria, stating, "I call on the people to remain law-abiding while awaiting the outcome of the legal process in this tussle."

The deposed Emir called on the authorities to ensure justice is served, highlighting the influential role of Kano in the nation. "Kano is a very influential state in Nigeria.

Whatever affects Kano affects Nigeria. May peace reign in Kano. We pray for Allah to bless Kano with responsible and just leaders," he said.

The former emir pledged to abide by the law's verdict, stating, "Justice is the way to go on every issue.

There will be justice. Nobody is above the law. We will accept whatever the law says. I appreciate all the people who have shown concern."

Bayero concluded his address by expressing hope for continued peace in Kano.

"As I said, justice will take its course. We will keep on praying for peace in Kano State. May Allah the Almighty protect us," he added.

His statements come amid heightened tensions in Kano following his dethronement and the subsequent appointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the new Emir.

Security agencies remain on high alert to prevent any unrest.