Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent recognition of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media.
In a series of posts on his official Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) accounts, Shettima referred to Sanusi as the 16th Emir, a move that many online users interpreted as an endorsement of Sanusi’s legitimacy to the throne.
The recognition comes amid ongoing legal disputes over the Kano Emirate, with the state grappling with two claimants to the revered position – Sanusi and Aminu Ado Bayero, who is recognized as the 15th Emir.
In a post, Shettima wrote about attending the wedding of the daughter of former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The ceremony took place at the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, and was conducted by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zahraddeen.
However, after some online users reacted to the post, the third paragraph was later edited to remove the Emir’s name.
The edited post now reads: “The wedding took place at the Kano Emir’s palace, and was conducted by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zahraddeen.”
Here are some reactions from social media users:
Khalid Isah Umar wrote, “We can now openly say SLS is the Emir of Kano State.”
@Alhassan Ali Lawan wrote, “We are glad for honoring the invitation, Your Excellency! We are also happy for recognizing our Emir as the 16th Emir of Kano state. The presidential candidate (Rabiu Musa Kwankwason PhD) is wishing you well and safe back home! Thanks once again!!!”
@Najeeb Sule Alfindi wrote, “The best paragraph is impressive – the one where you said, ‘Which took place at the palace of the Emir of Kano, and then you mentioned who is the Emir, Muhammad Sunusi II. Thank you, Sir. May Allah Bless this Married.”
@Musa Kabir stated, “Masha Allah! Your Excellency, on behalf of the good people of Kano State, we are really appreciated for your attendance. I know you can unite the six geopolitical zones in this country. Secondly, I am really appreciated for your second statement, calling the 16th Emir of Kano State, Malam Sunusi Lamido Sunusi, our choice. And I pray for you one day to be the driver of this nation. Thanks you Alan-gubro.”
@Yusuf Lawan wrote, “Toh ai sai Hamdala. I thought you guys didn’t recognize His Royal Highness, Khalifa Muhammadu Sunusi II, as Emir of Kano ai, but it confirms to me now. Allah ya kara wa Sarki lafiya.”
@Suraj Bala Imam wrote, “Is the ’16th Emir Of Kano’ caption for me?”
@Babangida Adam Yusuf wrote, “Masha Allah, Sir! I observed you wrote at the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, now it’s formally Dr. Muhammed Sunusi who is the Emir of Kano, either from the state level up to the federal level. So, congratulations to him.”
