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Kano state government has directed Bichi Emirate council to suspend the turbaning of Salisu Ado Bayero as a Dstrict Head in the Emirate.
Salisu Adoi is younger brother of the Bichi Emir, Nasiru Ado Bayero that is a son to 13th Emir of Kano late Alhaji Ado Bayero.
In a letter addressed to the secretary of Bich chiefdom and signed by the permanent secretary Ministry for local government, Ibrahim M Kabara, on behalf of Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, the Deputy Governor who is equally the Commissioner of the ministry, said the event was put on hold “due to certain exigencies
The letter with reference number Bichi/EM/Adm/018/Vol III/167 dated 2nd February 2024. conveys government’s directive on the above subject matter.
It will be recalled that Bichi Emirate had on 15 February written to Salisu Ado Bayero informing him of the Emir’s approval for appointment as a traditional title in the chiefdom
The secretary of the Emirate council Ibrahim Yakasai, when contacted on the development, referred the reporter to the Ministry for local government
While speaking on the matter, chief press secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Garba, explained that the procedure requires the emirates to write and seek clearance before any appointment can be made,describing the letter to the Bichi Emirate stopping the planned ceremony as normal.
He debunked the rumour in some quarters that the order will not be unconnected with existing misunderstanding with the Monarch as similar directives were given to other Emirates ,
The statement added that the Deputy Governor holds Royal fatheresteem.high esteem.
