Kano Emir: APC intensifies lobby for Sanusi, as Tinubu, Danjuma, Saraki move to Kano

Top echelon of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are in Kano intensifying lobby for the emergence of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano, sources at both Government House Kano and the Kano Emirate Council have confirmed the APC lobby movement.

Mr. Sanusi is engaged in intense battle with Sunusi Bayero, a son of late Emir Ado Bayero, who died on Friday, in a bid to be named successor to the elder Bayero.

The sources said APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, has been in Kano since yesterday (Saturday) leading the lobby for the selection of the former CBN boss. Mr. Tinubu is joined by former Governors of Kwara and Gombe states, Bukola Saraki and Danjuma Goje, as well as another party stalwart, Kashim Imam.

We will announce new emir of Kano on Sunday—Kwankwaso

Kano state Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso says the new emir of Kano would be announced Sunday.

The disclosure came on the heels of a visit by Kano kingmakers who submitted the three shortlist to the Governor.

The the kingmakers are Madakin Kano, Sarkin Bai, Sarkin Dawakin Mai’tuta, and Makaman Kano.

More Details soon.