The Kano State government has reacted to the recent hoisting of the flags at the Nassarawa Palace, the residence of Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano.

According to the government, it is a desperate attempt to attract public attention.

This development comes amidst the ongoing royal tussle in the state, with both Bayero and Muhammadu Sanusi II claiming the Kano Emirate throne.

The flag, a symbol of authority and the Emir’s presence, is traditionally raised at 6 a.m. and lowered at 6 p.m. daily, but remains down when the Emir is absent. On Thursday, the flag was seen raised at the Nassarawa Palace.

However, the spokesperson to the state governor, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, dismissed the action as a “useless attempt to gain cheap publicity.”

He said that Muhammadu Sanusi II is the legitimate Emir of Kano, and there is no confusion or doubt about it.

Interestingly, the same flag is also hoisted at the Gidan Rumfa Palace, the residence of Muhammadu Sanusi II.