The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has reinstated Aliyu Abdulkadir as Emir of Gaya after downgrading the emirate to a second-class status.
Mr Abdulkadir was first appointed as emir by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, on 26 September, 2021, four days after the death of his father, Ibrahim Abdulkadir.
Before his first appointment, Mr Ibrahim held the traditional title of Ciroman Gaya.
Governor Yusuf also appointed the district head of Rogo Local Government Area, Muhammad Mahraz, as Emir of Karaye.
He also upgraded the district head of Bunkure, Muhammad Umar, as Emir of Rano.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the reinstated emir of Gaya and the new appointees in Karaye and Rano will serve as second class emirs and subordinates of the emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi.
The statement congratulated the reinstated emir and the newly appointed emirs, and enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in thier respective emirates.
He said their appointments are with immediate effect.
