By Kamil Opeyemi
Kano State Government says it has not taken any decision yet on the five new emirates established by the former administration of Dr Umar Ganduje.
The Press Secretary to the state governor, Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Kano.
There has been wide speculations on Wednesday that the government had begun moves to dissolve the Emirates and reinstate the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.
Reacting, Governor Abba Yusuf in a statement said he had not approached the state House of Assembly on the matter.
“There have been widespread rumors circulating on social media platforms regarding the fate of the new emirates in Kano. We would like to clarify that no decision has been taken yet on this matter,” stated Tofa.
“The engagements between executive and legislative arm of government in Kano will be open and transparent to allow residents access to information on major policies and decisions of the NNPP led administration.
“We assure the public that any decisions regarding the new emirates will be communicated officially and in a transparent manner,” he said
Similarly, the Kano State Assembly held its inaugural session on Wednesday, approving a request made by Governor Kabir Yusuf, to appoint 20 special advisers.
“His Excellency only submitted a request to appoint 20 special advisers which was graciously approved by the state assembly in its maiden sitting.
“It is expected that the list of nominees for commissioners would be sent to the assembly next week for confirmation,” Tofa added