Death
By Ahmed Mohammad Kano
Alhaji Abbas Sunusi, the revered Galadima of Kano, has passed away at the age of 91 in Kano on Tuesday night.
He was a prominent figure in the Emirate, serving as Wamban Kano and senior Councilor under the late Emir Alhaji Ado Bayero.
The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano, Abdullahi Abbas and Alhaji Kabiru Abbas confirmed his father’s death in a telephone interview on Tuesday night.
“Yes, Baba died after a prolonged illness,” he 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 2020.
He is survived by his wives and 35 children, including Abdullahi Abbas, chairman of the All Progressive Congress in Kano State.
His funeral is scheduled for 9 am today at the palace.