- The state governor, Abba Yusuf, ordered the demolition of the palace on Thursday.
- The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, disclosed the development while addressing newsmen.
The palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, has been marked for demolition by the State government.
The state governor, Abba Yusuf, ordered the demolition of the palace on Thursday.
The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, disclosed the development while addressing newsmen on Thursday.
According to him, the demolition will allow for the renovation of the palace which will commence immediately.
Dederi also stated that the Commissioner of Police has been expressly told to evict Bayero from the Nasarawa GRA mini palace where he resides.
The commissioner noted: “Following this court’s ruling, Kano State Government has directed the State Commissioner of Police to remove the deposed emir of the eight metropolitan local governments from the government property where he is trespassing as government has already concluded arrangements for the general reconstruction and renovation of the property including the demolishing and reconstruction of the dilapidated wall fence with immediate effect.
“I want to congratulate and call on the good people of Kano State to remain peaceful and celebrate the success of the people without any hitch. May Allah continue to protect our state and our government.”
The development marks a new turn in the tussle for the throne of the Emir of the ancient city.
The demolition order comes a few hours after the Federal High Court nullified the dethronement of Bayero.
The court ruled on its substantive suit validating the Kano Emirate Council Repeal Law 2024 but nullifying all actions of Governor Abba Yusuf following the passage of the law.