Yusuf reinstates Emir of Gaya, appoints new Emirs for Karaye, Rano

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of the second class Emirs of Gaya, Karaye and Rano Emirates.

This is contained in a statement by his Director-General on Media and Publicity, Sanusi Tofa, in Kano.

Thefrontrank reports that Kano Assembly on Tuesday passed the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill.

The governor had assented to the bill, leading to the creation of three second class emirates.

The newly appointed Emirs are; Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz Karaye as Emir of Karaye, who until his appointment was District Head of Rogo; and Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar as the Emir of Rano.

Until his appointment, Umar was the district head of Bunkure.

The deposed Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, was reinstated as Emir of Gaya.

Unlike other deposed Emirs, Gaya accepted his fate and expressed willingness to work in any capacity after his deposition was announced.

The governor congratulated the newly appointed Emirs and enjoined them to be the custodians of culture ,peace and unity of the people in their respective Emirates.

“The appointment takes immediate effect,” the statement read.