The Kano emirship dispute continues as both the deposed emir, Aminu Ado-Bayero, and the reinstated successor, Lamido Sanusi, have appointed different individuals to fill the vacant position of Galadiman Kano, following the death of Abbas Sanusi. Lamido Sanusi initially approved Munir Sanusi's promotion from Wamban Kano on April 9, a decision conveyed in a letter signed by Aliyu Ahmad, the Matawallen Kano. However, Aminu Ado-Bayero subsequently appointed his elder brother, Sanusi Ado-Bayero, to the same position on April 21. Sanusi Ado-Bayero is the eldest son of the late Emir Ado Bayero and a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). His appointment was communicated via a letter signed by Awaisu Sanusi, Aminu Ado-Bayero's Senior Administrative Officer, who indicated the decision was made during a meeting presided over by the deposed emir. The letter also invited the appointee to attend the Palace Mosque in Gidan Sarki, Nassarawa, for the official conferment of the title.

This situation underscores the ongoing crisis in the Kano Emirate, which escalated after Governor Abba Yusuf enacted a new Kano Emirates law and reinstated Lamido Sanusi as emir. Aminu Ado-Bayero, who was removed from the position in 2020 by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, is contesting his removal in court and has established residence at the mini-palace in Nassarawa GRA, Kano City, after Lamido Sanusi's return to the main palace.

In a separate development, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has cautioned parents against refusing polio vaccination for their children, threatening strict measures against anyone obstructing the ongoing immunization campaign. The warning was issued during the launch of the first round of the 2025 polio vaccination exercise in Warawa Local Government Area, represented by Deputy Governor Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo. This campaign responds to the recent detection of three new polio cases in Warawa, Bunkure, and Nassarawa LGAs.

Governor Yusuf noted that investigations revealed some families were not presenting their children for immunization, thereby risking a broader outbreak. He emphasized the absence of religious justification for rejecting vaccines, citing the successful polio eradication efforts in Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Iran, and Indonesia. He urged parents to cooperate fully to ensure their children are immunized by the campaign's December deadline, reaffirming the government's dedication to strengthening healthcare and safeguarding public health.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Labaran Yusuf, acknowledged the challenge posed by the influx of immigrants into the state but assured that mechanisms are in place to vaccinate and document all children, regardless of their place of birth or arrival. Mr. Michael Banda, Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, highlighted Kano’s pivotal role in the global fight against polio, stressing the vaccine's safety and effectiveness, while also warning against complacency. He reiterated UNICEF’s commitment to supporting Kano State in reaching every child and deepening community engagement to ensure the campaign's success. The Kano State Government is intensifying public awareness campaigns and community outreach, working with partners to achieve comprehensive vaccination coverage and eliminate polio.