Muhammadu Dallatu, a close associate of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has disclosed the reason why the monarch could not attend the burial of late President Muhammadu Buhari.
Recall that Buhari, at the age of 82, died in a London Hospital on Sunday. He was laid to rest at his compound in Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday.
Speaking to Punch, Dallatu explained that the emir is away in the United Kingdom on an official assignment and is expected to return to Nigeria on Wednesday (today).
He stated, ‘‘The Emir will not attend. He’s not even in the country. He travelled to London for an official engagement and is expected back on Wednesday.”
Additional investigations by the aforementioned publication revealed that on Saturday, Emir Sanusi took part in the 2025 Access Bank Polo Tournament held in Surrey, England, where he was seen alongside prominent global figures, including England’s national football team manager, Thomas Tuchel
In contrast, the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, attended the state funeral of the late former President in Daura on Tuesday morning.
Bayero’s spokesperson, Abubakar Naisa, confirmed the development, saying the Emir was accompanied by traditional rulers from Jigawa State.
“Yes, His Highness Aminu Ado Bayero left Kano this (Tuesday) morning for Daura to pay his last respects,” Kofar Naisa said. “He is attending the burial alongside the Emirs of Kazaure and Dutse.”
The Kano Emirate has been caught in a leadership tussle following the dethronement of Muhammadu Sanusi II, who served as Emir from 2014 until March 2020 under the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.