Tensions in Kano continue to rise as the battle over the emirship takes a new turn, with the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, formally informing the State Police Command of his intention to hold the traditional Sallah Durbar during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
Bayero’s letter to the police surfaced online just days after Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Yusuf, instructed his rival, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to begin preparations for the grand Sallah festivities.
The letter, signed by Bayero’s Private Secretary, Abdullahi Haruna Kwaru, and addressed to the Commissioner of Police, outlined the proposed schedule for the traditional events, set to take place at the end of Ramadan. These include the Hawan Sallah, Hawan Daushe, and Hawan Nassarawa on the 2nd and 3rd days of Shawwal 1446 AH, followed by a cultural celebration on the fourth day.
Additionally, the letter emphasized that this year’s Durbar holds special significance as it marks Bayero’s five-year anniversary on the throne.
“The purpose of this letter is to formally notify the security agencies in Kano State, particularly the police force, that this year’s Sallah events coincided with five years of His Highness on the throne of his forefathers, with the assurance that all activities will be conducted peacefully,” the letter stated.
This latest development adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing dispute over the Kano Emirship.
The crisis dates back to 2020 when Emir Sanusi II was removed from the throne, and Bayero was appointed in his place. However, in 2024, the Kano State government reinstated Sanusi II, sparking a prolonged legal battle. While Bayero has since secured legal victories to remain in his position, the Court of Appeal recently ruled that the status quo should be maintained until the Supreme Court delivers a final judgment, leaving both claimants in limbo.
Since the dispute began, no Durbar has been held in Kano due to security concerns, making this year’s celebrations a crucial test of authority in the state.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Kano State government nor Sanusi has responded to Bayero’s move, while the State Police Command has yet to issue a public statement on the matter.
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