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Kano’s oldest kingmaker, Abbas Sunusi laid to rest

Published on April 02, 2025 at 11:29 AM

Mammoth crowd led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP, presidential candidate Kwankwaso, Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, and some top personalities participated in the funeral prayers of the city's oldest kingmaker, Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi.

Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, the revered Galadima of Kano, passed away at the age of 91 in Kano on Tuesday night after suffering from a protracted illness.

The funeral prayers were led by the Chief Imam of Kano, Professor Sani Zahradeen, along with other top dignitaries.

The eldest son of the revered kingmaker, Abbas Sanusi, who is also the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano, and his executive members of the party also attended the funeral prayers.

The late Abbas Sanusi was a prominent figure in the Emirate, serving as Wamban Kano and senior councilor under the late Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero.

He served under the late Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero, who reigned from 1963 to 2020.

He is survived by his wives and 35 children, including Abdullahi Abbas, chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State.

Governor Yusuf, Deputy President of the Senate Barau Jibrin, Nasiru Aliko Koki representing APC National Chairman Ganduje, and a host of other personalities witnessed the burial of Abbas Sanusi at Gandun Albasa graveyard.

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