Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje have given reasons why he created four new Emirates in Kano state.
Speaking to State House Correspondents, Governor Ganduje said he created the new Emirates in the state to take it to the next level and not to reduce the power and influence of the Emir, Muhammed Sanusi II as being speculated by members of the public.
He said “people are entitled to their own opinion but we are taking Kano to the next level and we need the active participation of the traditional system, especially in the areas of education, security, agriculture.
“By decentralising it, we are following history. Years back even before the 800 years you are referring to, the situation was not that.
“So if something developed 800 years ago, things are also developing now and there will be another 800 years. So look at the history.
Ganduje explained to news men that the Emir is suppose to work with the Local Government Chairmen for the development of the state and not directly with him.
“So, it is not vendetta, I am not against him. In fact, he is supposed to be reporting to the local government chairman according to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“It is the local government chairman that is supposed to discuss issues with him, not the governor,” he said.
