Ganduje Denies Endorsing Sanusi II as Emir of Kano

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the former governor of Kano State, stated that he did not endorse Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano, contrary to reports suggesting otherwise. Ganduje's clarification came through a statement signed by his Chief of Staff, Muhammad Garba, following a recent swearing-in ceremony for the deputy governor.

He explained that his reference to Sanusi during the ceremony was merely a matter of courtesy and protocol, not an endorsement in the ongoing emirship dispute. Ganduje emphasized that the matter remains under judicial review, with the Supreme Court set to determine the outcome.

He also warned against comments that could be seen as contempt of court, reiterating that the current legal position recognizes Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of Kano, while Sanusi is acknowledged as the 14th Emir pending the Supreme Court's judgment. Ganduje criticized certain media sections for exaggerating and misinterpreting his remarks.