In what appears to be the first bold attempt to assert his authority ,as the Emir of Kano since his purported dethronement by the Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf led Kano state Government on May 23 2024 ,Emir Aminu Ado Bayero on Tuesday, June 11, officially, invited all District Heads to prepare and attend the traditional durbar event ,an essential part of the Sallah celebrations.
The Source reports that following conflicting Court pronouncements on the Kano Royal stool face-off, the ancient Kano Emirate has been hosting two Emirs – Bayero and Muhammad Sanusi .
The duo have been holding parallel courts at different Palaces since May 25 when kano state deposed Emir Bayero on the strength of a subsisting court injunction against his purported dethronement, returned back to the ancient city ,after a two day sojourn outside .
Governor Yusuf’s reinstated Emir Sanusi also obtained a Court ruling that prohibited his eviction from the City palace ,while Emir Bayero occupies the Nasarawa palace pending further rulings by the courts .
In a circular dated June 10, and signed by Alhaji Abbas Sanusi Galadima Kano ,who is also the senior councilor of the Emirate, Emir Bayero directed all the District Heads to mobilise all Village Heads ,Horse Riders ,and Court Attendants for the forthcoming Sallah durbar.
“We are directing all district heads of the Emirate to come along with their village heads ,horse riders ,and praise singers for the festivities”
The circular, also, emphasised the need for all parties to be punctual, warning that lateness and/or any act of insubordination will not be tolerated .
Similarly, the circular informed that Local Council authorities have been directed to facilitate the smooth transportation of the district heads and others to Kano city.
A meeting between the. Emir and District Heads to marshall out details of this years durbar activities will be held at Gidan Nasarawa (Nasarawa Palace).
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