Controversy Trails VP Shettima’s Post On Kwankwaso’s Wedding

Vice President Kashim Shettima caused a stir at the weekend after recognising HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano and then pulling back following his presence at the wedding of a daughter of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Vice President Kashim Shettima had on his Facebook and X accounts addressed Sanusi as the 16th Emir, prompting reactions by social media users who took it as an endorsement of Sanusi’s legitimacy to the Kano throne.

GWG.ng reports that the recognition of Sanusi as Emir against the claim of the 15th emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero who was deposed by the Kano State Government.

Both men in court over the dispute.

Vice President Shettima had initially posted thus:  “On Saturday, I attended the Wedding Fatiha of the daughter of former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.

“Kwankwaso gave his daughter, Dr. Aishatu Kwankwaso’s hand in marriage to Fahad, the son of Katsina-based business mogul, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal.

“The wedding which took place at the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II was conducted by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zahraddeen.

“I shared my heartfelt wishes with the newly-weds, hoping for a lifetime of happiness together.”

GWG.ng reports that the post immediately galvanised comments from the Pro-Sanusi lobby who hailed the vice-president over his action.

The reaction, however, stirred the vice-president to subsequently amend the third paragraph to remove the name of Sanusi as the emir.

It was edited thus; “The wedding which took place at the Kano Emir’s palace, was conducted by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zahraddeen.”

Reacting, a social media user, Alhassan Ali Lawan said, “We are glad for honouring the invitation your Excellency! We are also happy for recognizing our Emir as the 16th Emir of Kano State. The presidential candidate (Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso PhD) is wishing you well and safe back home! Thanks once again!!!”

Another user, Najeeb Sule Alfindi said, “The best paragraph that impresses me is 3rd paragraph, 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.”

Musa Kabir wrote, “Masha Allah! Your Excellency on behalf of good people of Kano State we really appreciated your attendance. I know you can unite the six goepolitical zones in this country. Secondly I really appreciated your second statement that called the 16th Emir of Kano State. Malam Sunusi Lamido Sunusi is our choice and I pray for you one day to be the driver of this nation.”

With additional reports from Daily Trust

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