Ahmed Ado Bayero, Chief of Staff to Aminu Ado Bayero, the deposed Emir of Kano, has dumped the former emir and paid allegiance to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.
Mr Bayero, who is also the district head of Kumbotso, paid his allegiance at the Emir’s Palace, Gidan Rumfa on Wednesday.
The former chief of staff, who is a younger brother to the deposed monarch, was was seen genuflecting before Mr Sanusi to pay his allegiance, according to Daily Nigerian.
Recall that Mr Sanusi was appointed the 16th emir of Kano by Governor Abba Yusuf in May, following the repealing of the Kano Emirates Law of 2019, which dissolved all the five emirates created by the then governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
Although the deposed emir has challenged his removal in court, a Kano State High Court has issued a perpetual injunction against deposed Emir Bayero, prohibiting him from claiming the title of Emir of Kano.
He has also refused to vacate the Nassarawa royal residence, which he has been occupying since his dethronement.
On July 15, Justice Amina Aliyu also restrained four other deposed monarchs from presenting themselves as Emirs of Bichi, Rano, Karaye, and Gaya.
The court additionally served Mr. Bayero and the Inspector General of Police with a Form 48, warning of consequences for non-compliance.
Nevertheless, Bayero has continued to perform royal duties within and outside the Nasarawa royal residence, defying the court’s ruling.
