Sallah Durbar: Security Embargo in the Best Interest of Kano, Says Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano and Khalifah of Tijaniyya, His Highness Khalifah Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reacted to the recent ban imposed on the Sallah Durbar, noting that the action has become necessary for ensuring enduring peace and development in the state.
Furthermore, Emir Sanusi declared that the annual traditional heritage, usually celebrated at the end of Ramadan, is not a matter of life and death but a cultural symbol that dates back to the 15th century.
Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), made this statement while hosting eminent Islamic scholars and prominent personalities for an Iftar dinner at the palace on Saturday.
The first-class Emir of Kano described peace as the backbone of progress and development in any society and agreed to withdraw all planned activities of the emirate intended for the colorful Durbar, which has been inscribed by UNESCO as an intangible heritage of humanity.
Recall that the Commissioner of Police in Kano, CP Adamu Bakori, under a joint security apparatus, announced the ban on the proposed Sallah Durbar, citing an impending security threat revealed by relevant intelligence reports.
The Emir, however, emphasized 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 important to him.
He, therefore, appealed to residents and the general public to remain peaceful and law-abiding while cooperating with security agencies to ensure law and order during and after the Sallah festival.
On his part, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Faruq, applauded the Emir for his spirit of love and kindness.
He stated that he personally experienced the Emir’s kindness when he was a lecturer at ABU in the early 1980s, where he guided and supported them as students.
The SSG expressed gratitude to the Emir for showing concern for the lives of Kano citizens by willingly canceling the Eid El-Fitr Durbar celebration.
Similarly, the Murshid (Chief Imam) of the National Mosque, Professor Shehu Ahmad Galadanci, expressed deep appreciation to Emir Sanusi for exhibiting profound wisdom and knowledge as the leader of the Emirate.
Professor Galadanci, also a former National Security Adviser, aligned with the Emir’s position and emphasized that the lives and properties of the people of Kano are more important than the Eid El-Fitr Durbar celebration. He commended Sanusi for promoting peaceful coexistence in Kano.
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