Kwankwaso, Yusuf, Emir Sanusi Lead Mourners As Kano Oldest Kingmaker Abbas Sanusi Laid To Rest

Senior councillor and oldest Kingmaker in Kano emirate, late Alh. Abbas Sanusi has been laid to rest on Wednesday at Gandu Albasa quarters’ cemetery in the metropolis amid crowd of sympathizers.

Prior to the final journey to the cemetery, members of the royal family led by Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, leader of Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf and Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin had joined hundreds of mourners in a funeral prayers for the late Galadima Kano at emir palace.

The Funeral Prayers was led by the Chief Imam of Kano, Professor Sani Zahradeen, along other top dignitries.

Alhaji Abbas Sanusi,, the traditional title holder in Kano emirate and father of Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Prince Abdullahi Abbas Sanusi passed away at the age of 91 in Kano, Tuesday night after a protracted illness.

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 Progressive Congress in Kano State.