Kano State Government threatens to suspend Emir Sanusi Lamido within 48 Hours...

The Kano State Government has in a letter signed by the Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji on 6, June 2019 given Emir Sanusi Lamido 48 hours ultimatum to respond to the allegations of misappropriation of funds under his watch or face suspension.

 The letter reads:  "The Kano State government is in receipt of a report by the Kano State public complaints and anti-corruption commission Dated May 31 2019 as per copy attached herewith on the ongoing investigation by the commission involving the misappropriation of the total sum of 3.4 Billion Naira by the Kano State Emirate council under your leadership between the years 2014-2017, specifically the report has indicated the areas of the allegations and recommendation as set out at pages 14-16 therein".

"According to the commission in its report under reference, has recommended for your suspension and all other suspects connected with the issue pending the outcome of the case, and in order to allow for unhindered investigative processes."

"In the light of the foregoing, therefore I am to request you to give satisfactory explanations to the allegations raised within 48 hours of the receipt of this letter, to allow government to take appropriate measures on the issues in earnest."

This allegation is coming barely 24 hours after the cancellation of Emir Sanusi’s royal parade by Ganduje and few weeks after the creation of more Emirates in Kano State,  a move the Governor said is to reduce work load and the powers of the Emir of Kano.

 Many say the onslaught against Sanusi is because of his non support for Gov Ganduje during the last governorship election in the state.