Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has held the federal government responsible for any potential breakdown of law and order in Kano, following the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir of Kano, replacing Aminu Bayero.
The Kano House of Assembly repealed the 2019 law that ousted Sanusi and divided the emirate, restoring the old order with one Emir overseeing the region.
The state governor Abba Yusuf gave the sacked monarchs 48 hours to vacate their palaces, which they complied with.
But, Bayero, backed by soldiers and reportedly facilitated by the federal government, returned to Kano and moved into a palace.
The governor ordered his arrest, accusing the federal government of plan to destabilizing Kano.
Mr Abubakar emphasized that the use of military support in such matters undermines the integrity of the Nigerian military and threatens the peace of the state.
In a statement issued by Paul Ibe, his media adviser, Mr Abubakar alleged that the deposed Emir could not have returned to Kano without the backing of the federal government.
“It is surprising that Bayero backed by federal might, made his way into the Nasarawa Palace of the Kano Emirate while the reappointed Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II, was at the Gidan Dabo, which is the main residence of the Emir of Kano,” the statement reads.
“In this wise, the former Emir could not have made his way into the Nasarawa Palace without the support of the Federal Government, having done so with the support of the Army and other security personnel in his company.
“The deployment of soldiers in extra-constitutional matters, such as this, undermines the integrity of the Nigerian military.
“We need to remind the Tinubu administration that Kano State is known for peace and harmony spanning thousands of years, and any attempt to destabilise the peace of the Land of Commerce shall be resisted.
“Recall that when Muhammadu Sanusi II was dethroned on 9th March 2020, Kano forged on in peace without any fracas.
“We wish to state unequivocally that if for any reason, law and order breaks down in Kano State, particularly Kano Municipal, the Federal Government should be held responsible, as the act of providing security cover to the former Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero to come back to Kano is an invitation to anarchy.”
