Emir Bayero: ‘For Peace, I Will Not Hold Sallah Durbar’ 

The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of his plan to hold a parallel Sallah durbar procession in the ancient city, citing the need to maintain peace and stability.  

The decision comes amid rising tension in the state, as both Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and Emir Aminu Bayero had initially planned separate traditional Sallah durbar celebrations. The situation had sparked concerns over potential unrest.

In a broadcast on Wednesday night, Emir Bayero explained that he decided to withdraw from the plan after consultations with religious leaders, elders, and his council members.

“This decision follows advice by our respected religious leaders. We have special regards for them. This is in addition to calls by elders and the deliberations we made with our council members,” he stated.

He expressed hope that stepping back from the procession would help foster peace in the state.

“We pray that this withdrawal will bring lasting peace to our dear state,” he said.

Emir Bayero emphasized that the Sallah durbar should not be seen as a necessity if it risks escalating tensions.

“We are reiterating that Sallah durbar is not a do-or-die affair. And if it will cause mayhem and crisis, which will lead to loss of lives and property, it is necessary for us to forgo the plan,” he added.

He urged residents to embrace the spirit of the festive period by focusing on family and community ties.

“We call on the people to use the festive period for visitation to strengthen the bond of kinship,” he added.

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