‘Emirate tussle will be soon be settled’, says Kano govt

The Kano State Government has said the lingering dispute surrounding the emirate tussle will soon be settled peacefully.

The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, gave the assurance on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Kano.

Waiya said the government has already put clear measures in place to restore lasting peace and stability across the state.

He explained that the administration remains committed to dialogue with all relevant stakeholders, stressing that efforts are ongoing to ensure the emirate issue does not continue to create tension or disrupt governance in Kano State.

According to him, the government’s approach is guided by respect for the rule of law, traditional institutions, and the collective interests of the people of Kano State.

On the recent defection of Governor Abba Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress, APC, the commissioner described the move as a development that would bring significant benefits to the state.

He said that Kano residents should expect more dividends of democracy, stating that closer alignment with the Federal Government would attract more interventions, projects, and development initiatives to the state.

“The defection opens more doors for Kano. With stronger collaboration with the Federal Government, we expect more support in critical sectors such as infrastructure, health, education, and social welfare,” Waiya said.

Commenting on the political future of the deputy governor who has not defected alongside the governor, the commissioner said Yusuf’s decision remained a personal one.

He explained that it was entirely up to the deputy governor to decide whether to continue working with the governor within the new political arrangement or choose a different path.

Waiya emphasised that the state government remained focused on governance, unity, and development, urging Kano residents to remain calm and supportive as efforts continued to resolve outstanding issues and move the state forward.

He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transparency, peace, and inclusive governance, assuring that the interests of Kano people would always remain paramount.

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