Nigeria, May 5 -- In a surprising turn of events, former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje publicly addressed Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano at the Kano Government House on Tuesday.

This occurred during the inauguration of the state's new deputy governor, with Mr Ganduje's address eliciting applause from the assembled dignitaries.

This development is particularly striking given the turbulent history between the two figures. In 2020, during his tenure as governor, Mr Ganduje deposed Mr Sanusi, citing insubordination. However, the current administration under Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Mr Sanusi, after removing Aminu Ado Bayero, whom Mr Ganduje had installed as the emir.

The issue remains under litigation. Mr Ganduje's public acknowledge...