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Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, became the subject of conversation on social media, albeit negatively, after he signed into law a newly passed bill on the appointment and deposition of emirs.

On May 8, Ganduje gave assent to the bill passed by the Kano house of assembly on splitting up the emirate in the state.

With the development, Kano now has five emirates: Kano, Rano, Gaya, Karaye and Bichi, but the domain of Muhammadu Sanusi, emir of Kano, has been reduced.

Sanusi reportedly opposed the re-election of Ganduje, who needed a disputed supplementary election to be returned to office in the March 2019 governorship election.

After Ganduje lost the poll heavily in Kano municipal, there were rumours that he would hunt the emir after the election.

To further strengthen the rumours, the governor had earlier vowed to give assent to the bill immediately it is transmitted to him.

Meanwhile, some Nigerians have visited social media to register their varying reactions to the breaking up of Kano emirate.

Here are some reactions from twitter.

Gov. Ganduje is power drunk and obviously dumb, yet again Pres. Buhari has let the people of Kano down #KanoEmirate

— A.T Aboki Esq (@Abbahtemper) May 8, 2019

This Ganduje-Emir trouble is not a Kano problem. It's a Nigerian issue because so many other scoundrels will be waiting for the template once Ganduje succeeds.

— Le Noir Faineant (@D1Olu) May 8, 2019

This Kano state self imposed governor is not smart at all, You don't destroy an institution because you dislike those that are running the institution. Kano emirate is bigger than HRH Emir Sanusi. Ganduje should learn to see beyond sentiments. He’s just power drunk!

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— Aysha – عائشة (@aysha_hamman) May 8, 2019

Ganduje will leave office at most by 2023. The Emirship and the institution he seeks to destroy would still be there. If you want to remove Emir Sanusi, remove him with your power but don't try to bring the Kano Emirate system down because you dislike the occupier.

— Lanre Sulyman (@9jaOriginal) May 8, 2019

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I've watched this video TWICE now and have failed to see what offence SLS committed or how he "spoke against" Ganduje. This is just plain, undiluted truth.
That Ganduje will even pick offence over this shows the depth of his own moral judgement or lack of it. https://t.co/kdQaaAXXfX

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— Aliyu Ardo (@ArdoAliyu) May 8, 2019

Any traditional ruler who meddle in politics is always at risk of being embarrassed or even deposed
Sanusi/Kwankwanso and co all enthroned Buhari/Ganduje to spite GEJ
I personally don't think Sanusi deserves any pity
Besides isn't Ganduje only exercising his constitutional powers

— Hakym (@TheBogeyMan__) May 8, 2019

Ganduje did not only humiliate HRH Muhammadu Sunusi but the entire people of Kano State and there will come a time that we will avenge.

— Engr. Aminu A. Inuwa (@ameeenuh) May 8, 2019

APC used him back then to serve a purpose. Now they are using Ganduje to put him back in his place.

— Ugo (@UgoIkeakor) May 8, 2019

In less than 24 hours, Ganduje saw a bill passed, and signed! Wow! Action Governor! Only if critical issues of state are attended to with such speed of light. Only if it's not an ego trip. Only if it's not Gandollar! Only if…. pic.twitter.com/UVajzQIy8I

— Israel Usulor (Lover of Literature) (@JonalistIsrael) May 8, 2019

Is it that the kano elite are in bed with Ganduje or they are happy with d emirate breakup? I cannot understand d seeming quietude from kano elite qtrs. Is it that SLS has ruffled so many elite feathers.This leaves a sore taste in d mouth.

— HumaneLeadersWanted (@holapizzy) May 8, 2019

Ganduje will be gone in 4yrs but the party will suffer this malignment of a historic traditional institution…
Bigwigs in APC like El-Rufai, Ameachi, Oshiomole need to call Ganduje to order and possible reversal…

— AKINTOLA Mubarak (@AkinMubarak) May 8, 2019

https://twitter.com/Thaddeu5/status/1126217434208325638

"Sanusi shouldn't have been partisan" is a very weak argument.

I have no words for Ganduje.

— Abdulmumin (@AynLade) May 8, 2019

"The Kano Emirates was established in 1805, I am a southerner but I am very sad one politician is desecrating that sacred seat of power to settle scores. If Nigeria works, Ganduje should never come anywhere near Sanusi but then, the forces of evil are stronger now!" @mlog23

— Adanu Moses ❁ (@MOAdanu) May 8, 2019

News coming out of Kano is doing me wankain. Why split the emirate to water down an Emir's power? Power is transient and Ganduje should think about the consequences after he is out of power.

— Sheriff Chibueyim: 🇳🇬 Forever (@roddy5000) May 8, 2019

https://twitter.com/IhoTerence/status/1126220061608501248

When it comes to tradition in Nigeria I respect only the Binis.

Look at what Ganduje just did to Kano breaking Kano into 4 Emirates to weaken the power of the Emir of Kano.

No Governor dead or alive can think of doing that in Benin City.

Keyword THINK.

Who are you?

— abdoorahman ibn_hakym (@machavelii_66) May 8, 2019

What Kano people should be concern with right now is by the time Ganduje is done destroying the Emirate council and the culture what he will do next. Lol

— Wachy Samuel Mishalin (@UncleWach) May 8, 2019

Ganduje should understand he is doing more damage to Kano than he is doing to Muhammadu Sanusi II. If you have a problem with the man, go for the man not the system

— Alh. Abdulhaqq (@ayhech) May 8, 2019

Post election revenge from Ganduje to Sanusi!

— Johnson Agada (@IamJohnsonA_) May 8, 2019

Kano Emirate is one the strongest traditional Emirates up north.

Governor Ganduje is trying to limit the influence of the traditional institution on government and governance in Kano considering Emir Sanusi 's interference since emergence some 5 years back.

— Kazeem A. Salman (@KazeemSalman) May 8, 2019

https://twitter.com/MeemaTahir/status/1126218959194345472

I hope Ganduje asked his in-law how crowning all those elders turned out for him.

I mean, there's a reason the senatorial seat he was vying for went to the opposition.

— Says who?! (@adedvyo) May 8, 2019