Photo : Sanusi Lamido’s First Wife Is Ado Bayero’s Daughter, Sanusi Said He Was Closer To The Late Emir Than His Own Father

Emir of Kano and his first wife, the daughter of Ado Bayero
During the turbaning ceremony of new Emir of Kano yesterday in Kano city,The ex-CBN governor when making his speech said,"I was closer to the late Emir than I was to my late father. My first wife of 20 years is Bayero's daughter. I grew up under his care and shared bed with Turakin Kano, Nasiru Ado Bayero, for 10 years."
Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso also explained that Sanusi's experience and his connection with late Bayero's family gave him an edge over other contenders.
"The new emir was appointed on merit. I must clarify that the six contenders to the throne are good friends and it remains a statement of fact (that) only one would emerge ,"the governor added.