Guardian Nigeria
• Govt insists Sanusi is ‘generally accepted’
• CISLAC urges peace, warns against undemocratic means
A Kano High Court has ordered the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to stop parading himself as a monarch.
It also directed the Commissioner of Police (CP) to evict him from the mini palace he currently inhabits.
Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, gave the orders yesterday. The order restrained Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, Ibrahim Abubakar II, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa and Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya from parading themselves as emirs of Bichi, Gaya, Rano and Karaye, in that order.
SIMILARLY, the Commissioner for Information, Baba Dantiye, has said most of the citizenry are satisfied with Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s return as the 16th Emir of Kano
In a statement yesterday, the commissioner argued that contrary to what he described as misleading information in some quarters, alleging violent protests in some parts of the state regarding the recent abrogation of the four emirates and Sanusi’s reinstatement, the ancient city has remained peaceful.
He maintained: “While the government is aware of isolated incidents in a few areas by a handful of small children and hired miscreants and thugs, these do not in any way reflect the overall situation. These hired unpatriotic individuals were only aiming to destabilise the state for the personal gain and selfish interests of their paymasters.
“The great majority of Kano State’s citizens have shown remarkable restraints and understanding of the sincere action of the state government.
“It also behoves to reiterate that the decision by the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf to legally abrogate the emirates and reinstate the 14th Emir of Kano State was made after careful consideration of the best interests of the state.
“The move has been welcomed by a significant portion of the populace, who understands and cherishes the long-term benefits of a unified emirate structure.
“It is however evident that some political actors are manipulating the situation to create chaos and unrest. These elements use the media to spread false narratives and incite public disorder.
“Their actions and those of their agents are not representative of the genuine feelings of the citizens of Kano State, but are instead driven by selfish ulterior motives.
“The administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Kano State. The government will not renege on its responsibility to take all measures to ensure that law and order are upheld, and the rights of the citizens are protected.
“The general public is, therefore, urged to disregard the sensational and grossly exaggerated media reports and support the efforts of the government to create a more cohesive and unified state, while calling on the media to exercise responsible journalism and verify facts before publishing any report that has the potential to cause unnecessary tension.”
THIS is even as the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for the preservation of peace and stability in the ancient city.
It warned that the power tussle could plunge the state into chaos and anarchy, thus undermining the peace and stability of the broader Northern Nigeria region.
Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, issued a stern warning against any attempt to exploit the situation to declare a state of emergency in Kano.
“Such actions are viewed as reckless and unnecessary provocations that could dismantle over 1,000 years of Kano’s political heritage,” he said.
Rafsanjani stressed that the court ruling issued by a vacating judge raises significant concerns about the legitimacy and appropriateness of the injunction.
