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Ganduje Queries Emir of Kano, Sanusi, Demands 24 hrs Response
The gulf separating the governor of Kano State Abdullahi Ganduje and the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II on Thursday took another dimension, with the issuing a query by the governor to the monarch asking him to respond to allegations of misappropriation of funds.
The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaint Commission had indicted the emir and recommended his suspension.
Confirming the receipt of the query, the chief of staff to the emir, Munir Sanusi, said the state government sought the response of the emir within 24 hours regarding allegations of misappropriation of funds.
“We received the query today (Thursday). The state government has demanded the response of His Highness within 24 hours. The council is studying the content,” he said.