‘You’re Not Above The Law’ — Hisbah Kicks Over Yusuf Buhari’s Fiancée Bridal Shower Gown

The Kano state Hisbah board has tackled Zahra, fiancée to Yusuf Buhari, over photos of her bridal shower gown making the rounds on social media.

Zahra, who is the daughter of Nasir Ado Bayero, the Emir of Bichi in Kano, and Yusuf, son of President Muhammadu Buhari, are scheduled to tie the knot on August 20.

The spotlight recently beamed on Zahra after she was seen donning a bridal shower gown that revealed around the shoulder and arms.

Her gown — a figure-hugging lacy white dress — was also without a head covering as expected of many conservative Muslims.

Shortly after the photos surfaced online, several Nigerians had called out the emir’s daughter, questioning her choice of the dress as a Muslim.

Hisbah had also come under criticism for keeping mute, despite the Islamic outfit’s penchant for condemning other Muslims that wear similar outfits.

In an interview with BBC Pidgin, the Kano Commander General of Hisbah, Harun Ibn-Sina, said the Emir’s daughter was not above the law and failed to set a good example for other Muslims.

According to him, the board has condemned Emir’s daughter’s actions as well as those of other Muslims who were sharing her pre-wedding photos and videos, saying they had sinned.

The BBC Pidgin said: “Sheikh Ibn Sina said di Emir daughter na Muslim wey no dey above di law and suppose lead by example if she wan blessings for her marriage. Di Hisbah boss also criticise pipo wey dey share di fotos and videos from di event saying na sin to share di materials.”

The pre-wedding photos exposed the shoulders of Zahrah and this has attracted a lot of criticisms among Northerners who consider the pre-wedding pictures as not in tandem with Islamic doctrine and the culture of the Hausa/Fulani.

Also, many critics faulted Hisbah for allowing such immoral behaviour from the daughter of the revered traditional ruler and future daughter-in-law of President Buhari.

They argued that Hisbah is saddled with the responsibility of monitoring and sanctioning people that violated Islamic laws in the state and as such, the Emir’s daughter should be called to order.