Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano State is planning big for the coronation of the new Emir, Muhammad Sanusi II, which is expected to hold after this year’s Hajj exercise.
Our correspondent gathered that the event which was earlier slated for last Saturday was postponed due to construction works at the venue of the event.
The coronation of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero was held at the Kofar Mata area of the state, but a new hall is being built for the coronation of Emir Sanusi.
Speaking with Daily Trust, Kwankwaso’s aide on Emirate Affairs, Alhaji Tijjani Mailafia Sanka, said the initial date was changed to enable the state government organise an event that would befit the status of the emir.
“The last time Kano people witnessed the coronation of an emir was 51 years ago, so the state government is planning big for this event,” he said.
Sanka, who said a new date would be announced by the organising committee, added that the event would attract personalities from across the world.
“The event would showcase the rich culture of the people of Kano. The event is not only for us, the people of Kano, North or Nigeria, but a global ceremony that would depict our cultural endowment,” he said.
Sanusi ascended the throne in June, following the death of Alhaji Ado Bayero, who reigned for over 50 years.
Source: Daily Trust
