July 3, 2021

Born in 1961, Emir Aminu Ado-Bayero is the 15th Emir of Kano from the Fulani Sullubawa clan. He ascended the throne on March 9, 2020, following the deposition of his nephew Muhammad Sanusi II by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje

Kano came agog Saturday as Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, seven governors and other dignitaries arrived the ancient city for the coronation of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero.

The vice-president’s jet landed at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport from where he and his entourage proceeded to Sani Abacha Stadium, venue of the coronation.

In his entourage were Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of Police Affairs, Mr Maigari Dingyadi, and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Mr Garba Shehu.

Governors at the occasion included Mr Aminu Masari of Katsina, Mr Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa and Mr Bala Mohammed of Bauchi States.

Others were Mr Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Mr Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, Mr Bello Matawalle of Zamfara and Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

Ministers, National Assembly members, diplomats, traditional rulers, religious leaders and business tycoons also graced the occasion.

There were also representatives of traditional rulers from Niger Republic and Cameroon.

Born in 1961, Emir Aminu Ado-Bayero is the 15th Emir of Kano from the Fulani Sullubawa clan. He ascended the throne on March 9, 2020, following the deposition of his nephew Muhammad Sanusi II by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje.

The governors have taken turns to congratulate the new Emir.

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano presented Staff of Office to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero.

Ado-Bayero, who is from the Fulani ruling clan, ascended the throne on March 9, 2020, following  the deposition of Muhammad Sanusi II, by Ganduje.

Speaking after presenting the staff of office, Ganduje urged the Emir to emulate his father by promoting peace and unity among his people.

The governor also advised the Emir to distance himself from anything that could tarnish the image of the traditional institution.

He described the Emir as man of the masses, and urged him to ensure development of his domain like his late father did.

He thanked God who used him to appoint the Emir and rewrite the history of Kano by creating four additional Emirates, which, according to him, will go a long way in developing the entire state.

In his remarks,  Ado-Bayero urged the people of Kano  to respect  constituted authorities and other leaders in the society.

The Emir promised to be fair and just to  everyone in his domain,  irrespective of their status in  the society.

He also advised leaders to continue to fear God in all their dealings, saying that they would be asked to give account of their stewardship in the hereafter.