Sketchy information permeating the media space in Nigeria suggest that the Emir of Kano, HRH Ado Bayero is reported to be critically ill. No further information has been released by the family, but the information received suggests that this may be due to an existing condition which has lingered. Information at this point remains very sketchy, but several individuals are already placing calls to confirm this.

If this is confirmed it would present an interesting dynamic to the politics of Kano state and the Northern region at large with regards possible succession.

Several watchers had tipped the erstwhile CBN Governor, Lamido Sanusi to succeed the Emir in the event that the unfortunate occurs, and if this happens, the already complex relationship with Goodluck Jonathan and the Federal Government would perhaps be further exacebarted.

…………….more to follow!

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Ado Bayero, Emir of Kano reported to be critically ill