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Kano State suspends all Durbar activities amid tensions between two rival emirs over parallel celebrations
Security authorities in Kano State have suspended all Durbar activities following rising tensions between the 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano. Both Aminu Adobayiru and Mohamed Sanusi II had announced separate Salah Durbar celebrations, raising fears of clashes.
Security authorities in Kano State have taken the drastic step of suspending all Durbar activities following rising tensions between two rival emirs who had both announced plans to hold separate Salah Durbar celebrations. The move was described as a proactive security measure to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order.
The crisis centres on the long-running dispute between the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Adobayiru, and the 16th Emir, Mohamed Sanusi II. Both traditional rulers had independently announced plans to hold Durbar processions as part of the Eid al-Adha celebrations, raising serious concerns about the potential for violent confrontations between their respective supporters.
The Kano State Police Command issued a formal directive banning any form of parallel Durbar procession in the state. The decision reflects the gravity of the situation, as the Durbar is one of the most significant cultural and traditional events in northern Nigeria, typically featuring elaborate horseback processions, music, and displays of loyalty to the emir.
The emirate crisis in Kano has been a source of political and social tension for several years, with competing claims to the traditional throne becoming entangled with wider political rivalries in the state. The existence of two recognised emirs has created a deeply polarised situation within the ancient city.
Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and to comply with the ban on parallel celebrations. Security forces have been deployed across key locations in Kano to enforce the directive and prevent any incidents. The situation remains fluid, and observers are watching closely to see whether the suspension will hold, Channels Television reported.