Presidency Denies Buhari’s Involvement In Emir Of Kano Dethronement

President Muhammadu Buhari has no involvement whatsoever in the dethronement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II from the position of Emir of Kano, spokesman of the President, Garba Shehu has stated.

According to a statement on Wednesday,Shehu said ” All such insinuations are untrue, malicious and politically motivated.

According to him, the President does not have a history of intervening in the affairs of any state in the country, unless the issue at hand was of national consequence.

He noted that on such matters which impinge on national security, he has a duty of involvement as the law stipulates.

As outlined in the Constitution, the spokesman said the appointment or removal of emirs and other traditional leaders is strictly within the jurisdiction of state governments.

“It is unfair and disingenuous of opposition politicians to try to link the situation in Kano State to the federal government and the Nigerian President.

“Although a retired General and fmr. Military Head of State, Pres. Buhari clearly understands that under the current democratic dispensation, the government at the centre cannot read instructions or twist the arms of all or any of the 36 state governments making up the federation.

“They all have their powers specified under the Constitution.

He also quoted President Buhari to have commended the people of Kano for keeping calm in the past few days of the dethronement announcement.

He prays that the will of Allah will be done at all times, and that the emirate/state and its people continue to experience progress irrespective of who is on the throne.