Emirship tussle: NSA meets Kano governor in Abuja

National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has met with Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf about issues concerning the Kano Emirship tussle.

Ribadu met with the governor in Abuja on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

According to a statement issued by Yusuf’s spokesman, Sunusi Tofa, the meeting was prompted by recent events in Kano following the dissolution of five emirates and the restoration of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.

Tofa noted that the NSA and the governor deliberated on various matters relating to Kano State and national development as well as peaceful coexistence in the state.

Tofa quoted Yusuf as describing the meeting as fruitful and emphasised the critical role of NSA in ensuring peace in the country.

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“I briefed him on the recent developments in Kano and we discussed ways to promote national security and development,” Yusuf said.

The meeting comes after the NSA was accused of meddling in the Kano crisis, which he swiftly denied.

Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo later apologised to the NSA for the allegation, attributing it to flawed intelligence.

The meeting coincided with Sanusi’s sixth day at the Kano palace, where a significant majority of district heads and kingmakers have pledged their allegiance to him.

The state government has assured that Kano remains peaceful, urging residents to continue their regular activities in compliance to the laws of the state.

Deposed Emir Ado Bayero is in court challenging the reinstatement of Sanusi by the Kano State Government.

While Sanusi is operating from the Emir’s Palace, Bayero is holding forth at the Emir’s Guest House.

The Star