Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.

Governor Yusuf also issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Aminu Ado Bayero and four other former first-class chiefs to vacate the palace and hand over all emirate property to the office of the Deputy Governor.

Governor Yusuf made the declaration on Thursday shortly after assenting to the newly passed Kano State Emirate (Repeal) bill into law.

The new law, passed on Thursday by the Kano State House of Assembly, has abolished the five emirates established by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

The repealed law, as passed, orders the reinstatement of Sanusi and the demotion of Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, to the position of district head of Kano Municipal and Wambai Kano.

Governor Yusuf signed the bill into law in the presence of Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, Speaker Ismail Falgore, and other top government functionaries.

While signing the law, the governor expressed satisfaction that the new legislation would bring development closer to the people and foster sustainable socio-economic progress.

Governor Yusuf further articulated that the return of Sanusi to the throne would promote peace and prosperity, adding that the repeal of the council law was in realization of his campaign commitments to elevate Kano to a prominent position.

He emphasized that the signing of the bill symbolized the restoration of the revered legacy of the Kano emirate, which has withstood the test of time.

Furthermore, the governor urged the populace in the state to continue supporting his administration in delivering a multitude of infrastructural advancements that will propel Kano to greater heights.