Breaking: Massive turnout as dethroned Emir Bayero returns to Kano

Aminu Bayero, has returned to his ancestral home, marking a poignant moment in the storied history of the city.

His location had been a mystery since Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf removed him from his position on Thursday.

In a significant political shift, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-dominated House of Assembly repealed a law signed by former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on December 5, 2019.

This law had divided the emirates into five distinct regions, each with its own appointed Emir.

Governor Yusuf, upon signing the repeal of the Kano Emirates Council Law, instructed all affected Emirs to vacate their palaces within 48 hours and to hand over authority to the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

In a surprising move, Yusuf announced the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi, who was dethroned by Ganduje in 2020.

Sanusi received his reappointment letter on Friday and led the Friday prayers at the Government House in Kano.

Early Saturday morning, Ado Bayero returned to Kano, greeted by a large crowd of supporters.

The plane carrying the former Emir touched down at Aminu Kano International Airport at 4:30 am, and as he emerged, a sea of devoted supporters enveloped him, reciting verses from Surah Al-Fatihah in unison.

Ado Bayero, dressed in royal attire, silently walked through the crowd and performed the dawn prayer at the airport, exuding dignity and grace.