Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on behalf of the Kano State Government and good people of Kano, expresses deep condolences to the Emir of Kano, HRH Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Kano Emirate Council and Kano State Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Abbas and the entire family, over the passing of the revered Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sanusi.
The late Galadiman Kano, who passed away at the age of 91 on Tuesday night in Kano, was a distinguished elder statesman and a pillar of the Kano Emirate.
He dedicated his life to serving the Emirate, holding key traditional positions, including Wamban Kano, and played a crucial advisory role under the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero.
The Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, in a statement on Wednesday, said Governor Yusuf described the loss as a huge tragedy, not only to the Emirate but to the State and the entire people of Kano.
According to the statement, Governor Yusuf extolled the virtues of the late Galadiman Kano as a man of wisdom, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the preservation of Kano’s cultural and traditional heritage.
“The passing of Alhaji Abbas Sanusi is a great loss to Kano State. He was a father to many and a custodian of our rich traditions.
“His wisdom and contributions to the progress of the Emirate will be remembered for generations,” Governor Yusuf added
In addition, the Governor extended heartfelt condolences to the entire people of Kano State over the monumental loss of Abbas Sanusi.
He prayed for Almighty Allah’s mercy upon the departed soul and for the strength for the family to bear this great loss.
Governor Yusuf urged the people of Kano to remember the late Galadiman Kano in their prayers and to uphold the values of unity and service that he stood for.
