"Leave PMB Out Of Kano Emirate Issue" – Presidency

The presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari has no involvement whatsoever in the dethronement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II from the position of Emir of Kano.

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, all such insinuations are untrue, malicious and politically motivated.

He said the President does not have a history of intervening in the affairs of any state in the country, unless the issue at hand is of national consequence.

On such matters which impinge on national security, Shehu pointed out that he has a duty of involvement as the law stipulates.

“As outlined in the Constitution, the appointment or removal of emirs and other traditional leaders is strictly within the jurisdiction of state governments. It is unfair and disingenuous of opposition politicians to try to link the situation in Kano State to the federal government and the Nigerian President.

“Although a retired General and former Military Head of State, President Buhari clearly understands that under the current democratic dispensation, the government at the centre cannot read instructions or twist the arms of all or any of the 36 state governments making up the federation. They all have their powers specified under the Constitution.