In a conversation with The Sun, Igwe Gerald Obunadike Mbamalu, of Eze Oranyelu 1, Eze Ojoto 111 in the Anambra State LGA of Idemili South, expressed his opinions about how Muhammadu Sanusi was restored as the former emir of Kano.
Due to the current Emir, Ado Bayero,'s refusal to abdicate the throne and the resulting difficult situation in the state, Kano has been experiencing an unsettling environment.
Mbamalu voiced worry over the state of affairs, claiming that Kano State is making fun of the established institution. He questioned the motives behind Sanusi's original deposition and attacked the government's role in the case.
He claimed that political scheming is to blame for the current state of affairs and that political motivations are driving the current course of action.
He issued a warning against the negative effects of politicizing the Kano Emirate, claiming that it would be detrimental to the established institution.
In his words, "To me, Kano State is ridiculing the traditional institution. They should stop ridiculing the traditional institution. The police and army that besieged the state to protect both Emirs are government instruments."
"They are given orders and counter orders against the same traditional institution they are trying to protect."
"In the first instance, why was Sanusi deposed? What was his offense? Was it justified? What goes around comes around, and that is what is playing out in Kano."
"Somebody wants power, and somebody wants to penalize somebody because he has the power. And he wants to use his authority to remove somebody and put another person on the throne."
"So, what they are doing is political. Kano Emirate is a respected Emirate, and if they politicize it, it will not be good for the traditional institution."