Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya

Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya
Emir
Predecessor	Ibrahim Abdulkadir
Religion	Islam

Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya is the current Emir of Gaya, one of the four new Emirates created by Governor Ganduje's administration in 2019. ^[1] He was appointed by the Kano State Government on 26 September 2021, following the death of his father, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir, who was the first Emir of Gaya. ^[2] Ibrahim Aliyu was the Chiroman Gaya, a titleholder, before his ascension to the throne. ^[3] He is the head of the Gaya Emirate. He is also a member of the Kano State Council of Emirs, which advises the Governor on matters of traditional administration and security. ^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

Dethronement and Reinstatement

He was dethroned based on a legislative change in 2024 and reinstated as the Emir of Gaya by Governor Abba Kadir Yusuf in 2025. ^[8]

References

1. "BREAKING: Ganduje appoints new emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya". Vanguard . 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
2. Muntari, Tukur (2021-09-26). "Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya emerges new Emir of Gaya". The Punch . Retrieved 2024-02-01.
3. "Gov Ganduje appoints Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim as Emir of Gaya". Radio Nigeria. 2021-09-26. Archived from the original on 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
4. "Gwamnatin Kano ta nada sabon sarkin Gaya" (in Hausa). BBC News Hausa. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
5. Mande, Anas Muhammad (2021-09-28). "Hotunan nadin sabon Sarkin Gaya Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya". Freedom Radio Nigeria . Retrieved 2024-02-01.
6. Rashid, Abdul Rahman (2021-09-27). "Ganduje ya mika takardar kama aiki ga sabon Sarkin Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Gaya". Legit.ng (in Hausa). Retrieved 2024-02-01.
7. Adewale, Murtala (2021-09-26). "Ganduje announces Ibrahim Aliyu as new emir of Gaya". The Guardian . Retrieved 2024-09-03.
8. Akintayo, Opeoluwani (2024-07-17). "Gov Abba Reinstates Gaya Emir, Appoints Two Other Second-Class Emirs". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-05-31.