Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje on Sunday, appointed Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya, the Chiroman Gaya, as the new emir of Gaya.
Ibrahim-Gaya succeeded his late father, Ibrahim Abdulkadir, who died on September 22, at the age of 91, after a protracted illness.
The Secretary to the State Government, Usman Alhaji, announced the appointment on behalf of the governor.
“Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, by the power conferred on him by the Kano Emirate Law 2020, as amended, has approved the appointment of Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya as the new emir of Gaya.
“The appointment followed the recommendation of the Gaya Emirate kingmakers who presented three candidates to the Governor. The governor chose Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya, as the new Emir,” he said.
The kingmakers included, Usman Alhaji, as the leader of the kingmakers, with Wada Aliyu, AIG Bashir Albasu (rtd), and Jafar Usman, as members
Gaya was among the four new emirates created by Ganduje administration in 2019, alongside Bichi, Rano and Karaye.
