Traditional institutions in Nigeria for many years have come under criticisms from the public as being oppressive, unjust and corrupt, that cannot aid development.It was this attack that aroused the need for this work. The work is aimed at examining the relationship between the traditional institutions authority and the new political democratic principles and how this has benefit for political and social development, with specific interest in Kano Emirate Council. Primary and secondary data were used, like having oral discussions with the deputy Secretary Kano Emirate Council, the Southern...