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Oldest kingmaker, Galadiman Kano Abbas Sunusi dies at 91

Published on April 02, 2025 at 06:49 AM

Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, the revered Galadima of Kano, and the ancient city's oldest kingmaker, died Tuesday night at the age of 91.

He was a prominent figure in the Kano Emirate Council, serving as Wamban Kano and senior Councilor under the late Emir Muhammadu Sanusi I, Alhaji Ado Bayero.

Galadiman Kano is also the Father of Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas, and Alhaji Kabiru Abbas, both sons of the deceased, who confirmed the death on Tuesday night.

“Yes, Baba has died after a prolonged illness,”; they said.

Abbas Sunusi’s death marks a significant loss for the community.

He served under the late Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero who reigned from 1963 to 2014.

He is survived by his wives and 35 children, among whom is Abdullahi Abbas.

His funeral is scheduled to take place at the Gidan Rumfa Emir’s Place today at 9 a.m.

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