Lives of Kano people more important than Eid-el-Fitr Durbar – Emir Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has supported the ban on the annual Sallah Durbar, emphasising that the decision was necessary for peace and security in the state.

Speaking at an Iftar dinner at his palace on Saturday, Sanusi described the Durbar—an age-old cultural tradition—as non-essential compared to the safety of Kano residents.

The monarch described peace as the only backbone of progress and development of any society and agreed to withdraw all planned activities of the emirate intended for the colourful Durbar, inscribed by UNESCO as an intangible heritage of humanity.

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The Commissioner of Police in Kano, Adamu Bakori, under a joint security apparatus, announced the ban on the proposed Sallah Durbar, citing an impending security threat revealed by relevant intelligence notice.

The Emir, however, reminded all that he does not see the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar as “a matter of life and death”, adding that the lives and safety of Kano citizens are more paramount to him.

He, therefore, appealed to residents and the general public to remain peaceful and law-abiding while cooperating with the security agencies to ensure law and order during and after the Sallah festival.

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On his part, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Faruq, applauded the Emir for his spirit of love and kindness.

He stated that he experienced the Emir’s kindheartedness when he was a lecturer at ABU in the early 1980s, where he guided and supported them as his students.

The SSG expressed gratitude to the Emir for showing concern for the lives of Kano citizens, by his willingness to cancel the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration.

Similarly, the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Professor Shehu Galadanci, expressed deep appreciation to Emir Sanusi for exhibiting profound wisdom and knowledge as the leader of the Emirate.

Galadanci also aligned with the submission of the Emir and emphasised that the lives and properties of the people of Kano are more important than the Sallah Durbar celebration, applauding Sanusi for promoting peaceful coexistence in Kano.

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