The Kano State Government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, even as it unveiled strict guidelines to prevent a breakdown of law and order during the celebrations.
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The government said the decision, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, followed credible intelligence reports indicating attempts by some individuals to create unrest during the Sallah period.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said it remained committed to preserving Kano’s cultural heritage but would prioritise peace and security.
According to the statement, Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) will be conducted by Emir Sanusi from the Kofar Mata Eid Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa of the emir’s palace.
It added that Hawan Nasarawa would be held in a modified form without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for the time being in the interest of public safety.
The government said all security agencies had been directed to intensify surveillance and ensure strict compliance with the directives before, during and after the festive period.
It urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with security agencies, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information.
The government further assured the public of its commitment to a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, wishing Muslims in the state a joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Tuesday night held a closed-door meeting with a delegation from the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, shortly after hosting top government officials for an Iftar at his palace.
The meeting, which took place at the historic Gidan Rumfa, has further fuelled speculation over the state government’s stance in the ongoing emirship dispute in Kano.
Confirming the development in a Facebook post early Wednesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, said the governor’s delegation met privately with the monarch after the Iftar gathering.
According to him, the delegation comprised the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sulaiman Wali Sani; and himself.
Tofa wrote, “Shortly after the Iftar at Emir’s Palace, the governor’s delegation had a closed-door meeting with His Highness.”
The meeting comes amid uncertainty over the fate of the traditional Durbar festival, a centuries-old cultural procession in Kano, following conflicting signals from government officials about whether the event will hold this year.
The uncertainty is linked to the unresolved legal battle between Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero over the emirship stool.
Although Yusuf reinstated Sanusi II as emir in 2024, Bayero has continued to challenge his removal in court, leaving the throne under dispute.
The state government had recently hinted that the lingering controversy surrounding the stool may soon be resolved.
However, the Iftar gathering and the subsequent private meeting have been interpreted by many observers as a sign of stronger ties between the state administration and Sanusi II.
As Sallah approaches, attention is now focused on whether the Durbar will hold and under whose authority the historic procession will be conducted.
The government’s announcement clarifies that Emir Sanusi II will lead the celebrations, signaling a clear position by the Yusuf administration in the ongoing emirship dispute.
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