Aminu Ado Bayero complies with Durbar cancellation

Announcement

The 15th Emir of Kano has reiterated the cancellation of the traditional durbar ceremonies he had initially planned.

The decision to cancel the annual durbar was taken following the recommendations of security agents aimed at ensuring peace in the state.

“We have stopped all durbar activities following the recommendations of security agents so that peace continues to reign,” the emir said.

Tension was high in the state in the days leading up to the Eid El Kabir festivities due to confusion over who of the two emirs had the authority to lead the annual durbar.

Sanusi II and Bayero continued to hold courts and conduct ceremonial activities from their separate palaces in the state, amid a legal struggle to outdo each other.

The Kano Police on Thursday issued an order banning all Durbar activities across the state for the Eid-ul-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations, as part of security measures to ensure public safety and security. peace in the state during the festive season.