Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has eventually opened up on his feud with the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.

The governor speaking on the decision to create four new emirates in the state, said that;

“Those condemning the decision 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.”

“The emirate is balkanised because Kano State needs the effectiveness of the traditional rulers. By decentralising it, we are following history. Years back even before the 800years, the situation was not like 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. 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.”

“We will make sure that the new emirate councils are effective in terms of developing Kano State.”