Emir Sanusi Disregards Police Ban on Durbar in Kano

As the emirship dispute in Kano continues, the reinstated and deposed emirs led Eid el-Kabir prayers at separate prayer grounds around the state on Sunday.

Due to rain, Emir Muhammad Sanusi II and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf led prayers inside the Kofar Mata Juma’at Mosque, while Emir Aminu Ado Bayero prayed at the Nassarawa Mini Palace Mosque.

Following the prayer, Emir Sanusi II went to Gidan Shettima Palace in Kofar Kwaru and held a short durbar, defying the Kano State Police Command’s prior restriction.

Following the two-unit prayers behind Emir Sanusi II, Governor Yusuf asked Kano residents to be calm and peaceful as they conduct their lawful business.

Although the governor stated that the police in the state did not consult him before choosing to ban the colourful durbar events, the police maintained the ban was necessary for peace and security.

Ahmad Yakasai, a former commissioner in the state, prayed alongside Emir Bayero and expressed appreciation for the state’s peace despite the emirship dispute.