Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, the revered Galadima of Kano, and the ancient city’s oldest kingmaker, died Tuesday night at the age of 91.
He was a prominent figure in the Kano Emirate Council,
serving as Wamban Kano and senior Councilor under the late Emir Muhammadu
Sanusi I, Alhaji Ado Bayero.
Galadiman Kano is also the Father of Chairman of the All
Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas, and Alhaji Kabiru
Abbas, both sons of the deceased, who confirmed the death on Tuesday night.
“Yes, Baba has died after a prolonged illness,” they 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 2014.
He is survived by his wives and 35 children, among whom is
Abdullahi Abbas.
His funeral is scheduled to take place at the Gidan Rumfa
Emir’s Place today at 9 a.m.
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