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His ambition is to be Emir of Kano, a job for which he is ready to forgo his calling as a banker.
He was named the 57th Emir of Kano at 4.50pm at the Government House, Kano.
Sanusi, 52, succeeds Alhaji Abdullahi Ado Bayero, who died on Friday after 50 years on the throne.
Before his appointment, Sanusi was Dan Maje Kano.
The Kano Emirate has been in existence for about 1,000 years since 999CE.
Dr. Birchi said as it is customary, the Emirate Council met and sent three names to the government.
Some governors and Islamic leaders hailed Sanusi’s appointment, describing it as “well deserved”.
The announcement of Sanusi’s choice was greeted by jubilation and protest.
The protesters set tyres on fire and mounted road blocks as.
