Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has publicly referred to Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano during an official event in Kano State.
Ganduje made the comment on Tuesday at the Government House in Kano during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo.
While addressing the gathering, he greeted Sanusi and also acknowledged him as the chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
This remark is seen as a notable development because it is the first time Ganduje has openly recognised Sanusi in that position since his removal as Emir in 2020 while still serving as governor.
Sanusi was later reinstated as Emir after the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.