Kano Emirs Suspend EID el-Kabir durbar

Kano Emirs Suspend EID el-Kabir durbar 

 By Umar Akilu Majeri 

The two rival emirs in Kano have announced the suspension of all Eid-el-Kabir durbar activities following security concerns and directives from law enforcement authorities.

Earlier, both the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, had announced plans to hold separate Sallah durbar celebrations during the Eid festivities.

However, announcing the suspension on behalf of Emir Aminu Bayero, Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, said the decision was taken in compliance with police directives issued to ensure peace and stability in Kano.

He stated that they are law-abiding citizens and would fully comply with the order of the security agencies in the interest of peace in the state.

Similarly, speaking on behalf of Emir Sanusi, Matawallen Kano, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim, said the emirate council received security reports indicating that some individuals were planning to use the durbar celebrations to disrupt public peace and create chaos in Kano.

Accordingly, the emir has complied with the directive to avoid any breakdown of law and order.

The Peoples Daily reports that there has been heightened tension surrounding the Kano emirship stool, which is being contested before the courts.