The Kano State House of Assembly has dissolved the four newly created emirate councils, reverting to the original Kano Emirate.
This significant decision comes after extensive deliberations and the passage of the Kano State Emirates Council Amendment Bill during Thursday’s plenary session.
The establishment of the new emirate councils—Rano, Gaya, Karaye, and Bichi—had been a controversial move, initially aimed at decentralizing traditional authority and administration within the state. However, this decision has now been reversed, consolidating power back into the singular Kano Emirate.
According to The PUNCH, Deputy Speaker Muhammad Butu explained that repealing the law would revive Kano’s lost glory, as the division of the emirate had reduced the state’s capacity and dignity at the national level. He argued that a unified emirate would enhance the state’s prestige and influence.
The Majority Leader, Alhaji Lawan Dala, emphasized that the emirate council serves as a custodian of culture, which was distorted by the creation of the additional emirates. He highlighted the importance of preserving the cultural heritage and traditions of Kano, which he believes were diluted by the establishment of multiple emirate councils.
With the amendment, the four new emirate councils—Rano, Gaya, Karaye, and Bichi—have been abolished, leaving only the Kano Emirate. This move aims to restore the historical and cultural integrity of the Kano Emirate.
In addition to dissolving the new emirate councils, the House adopted a motion to create a new second-class emirate council in the state. This development suggests an ongoing effort to balance administrative efficiency with cultural preservation within Kano State.
