Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has shared his opinion on the recent Kano Emirate dispute involving the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and his rival Aminu Ado Bayero.

Sani proposed a football match between the two parties instead of the current legal process. He mentioned that currently, Sanusi II and Bayero each have a point, suggesting they withdraw their court cases and settle the matter on the football field to determine the rightful occupant of the throne.

In a post on his social media page on Thursday, January 16, Sani suggested that the winner of the soccer match should automatically become the Emir of Kano.

Senator Shehu Sani wrote, “His Highness Aminu Bayero and His Highness Sanusi should withdraw their case in court. Both should select football players from Kano for their teams and play a match in the Sani Abacha Stadium.

“The two contending Emirs should be captains of their Team.I can volunteer as a referee since I have some maternal and paternal relations in Bebeji and Bichi (Danzabuwa). Whoever emerges as the winner between Team Aminu Fc or Team Sanusi Fc automatically becomes the Emir. Nagode.”

The Kano Emirate dispute between Sanusi II and Ado Bayero has caused tensions in the city. Both parties have been claiming the royal throne due to conflicting court rulings.