The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has turbaned Jamilu Sani Umar, a nephew of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the village head of Ganduje in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The event took place at the Kofar Kudu palace, where a large number of people from Ganduje community gathered to witness the ceremony.
Many in attendance openly showed support for Emir Sanusi, suggesting a change in tone among the Ganduje family and their followers, who had previously aligned with the dethroned Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero.
The decision to install Ganduje’s relative is being viewed by observers as a gesture that may be pointing to a change in stance from the family.
It has raised questions about the current relationship between Ganduje and Emir Sanusi, especially as the former had once stood firmly with Sanusi’s rival.
Some believe the move shows that the Ganduje family may now be shifting their loyalty towards Sanusi, especially since the turbaning was done publicly and with such strong community presence.
While no formal statements were made on the family’s political alignment, the action has been widely discussed as a quiet message of acceptance of Sanusi’s position.
The ceremony comes at a time when the Kano Emirate is experiencing internal tension, with legal and political battles surrounding the legitimacy of the Emir’s seat.
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