The ancient city of Kano has lost an influential figure , Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, the Galadima of Kano, who passed away at the age of 91 in Kano on Tuesday night.
He was a prominent figure in the Emirate, serving as Wamban Kano and senior Councilor under the late Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero.
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However, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Abdullahi Abbas, and Alhaji Kabiru Abbas confirmed their father’s death in a telephone interview on Tuesday night. “Yes, Baba died after a prolonged illness,” he 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 2020¹.
He is survived by his wives and 35 children, including Abdullahi Abbas, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State.
His funeral is scheduled for 9 am today at the palace.
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