BREAKING: Gov Yusuf appoints new Emirs, restores Emir of Gaya

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has sanctioned the appointments of Alhaji Isa Umar, the second-class Emir of Rano, and Alhaji Muhammadu Karaye, the Emir of Karaye, alongside the reinstatement of Alhaji Aliyu Gaya as the Emir of Gaya.

These appointments were confirmed through a statement released to journalists on Wednesday by Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor’s spokesman. It was clarified that these emirates hold the status of second-class emirates, with Kano maintaining its position as a first-class emirate.

“The newly appointed Emirs are:

Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, as Emir of Karaye who until his appointment was the District Head of Rogo”

“Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, as Emir of Rano (who until his appointment, was the District Head of Bunkure”

“Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, as Emir of Gaya (who was the emir of the defunct Gaya Emirate”

While congratulating the newly appointed Emirs, Governor Abba K. Yusuf enjoined them to be custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in their respective emirates.

The Governor had on Tuesday signed into law three second class emirates bill in the state with Rano covering only Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government areas. Gaya covering only Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu Local Government areas. Karaye covers only Karaye and Rogo Local Government areas.

The statement added that all the appointments were with immediate effect.