Sanusi Lamido, Sanusi Ado Bayero, Others To Succeed Emir of Kano, As Deliberations Begin

The battle for the next Emir of Kano has begun.
Reports have it that those jostling to take over the throne of leadership include the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Sanusi Lamido, who holds the traditional title of Dan-majen Kano; his uncle, Sanusi Abbas, who holds the title of Wamban Kano and Sanusi Ado Bayero, the late Emir’s first son, who is the District Head of Gwale.
Others are the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Tijjani Hashim as well as two other princes, Aminu Bayero and Nasiru Bayero.
Sources said kingmakers in the state are currently having closed-door meeting to pick three names out of the eligible contenders for Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to endorse as Bayero’s successor.