The deposed 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has left the emirate’s mini palace for his residence at the Mandawari area of the city in preparation for the Sallah durbar festival.
There have been mouting tensions in the state following the announcement of plans by the two rival emirs, Mr Ado Bayero and Lamido Sanusi, to take part in the Sallah durbar procession – a ritual carried after Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The battle for throne started when the state government removed Aminu Ado Bayero last May and restored Muhammad Sanusi Lamido who deposed in 2019.
Ado Bayero is currently challenging his oust in court. On Sunday, a viral video emerged in which his enthusiasts cheered him as he drove past the main emir’s palace where Sanusi lives.
Bayero was treated to a special Ramadan Iftar by Mandawari community leaders, including his neighbour, the former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.
On Tuesday, Governor Abba Yusuf issued a directive mandating the Kano emirate councils to gear up for the Sallah durbar celebration.
In line the governor’s directive, Ado Bayero informed the security agencies of his intention to conduct a durbar in a letter signed by his private secretary, Abdullahi Kwaru.
The letter said Ado Bayero will also celebrate his fifth anniversary as the Emir of Kano.
“The purpose of this letter is to formally notify the security agencies in Kano State particularly the Police Force that year’s Sallah events co-incided with fifth anniversary of his Highness on the throne of his forefathers with assurance that all activities will be conducted peacefully”, Mr Ado Bayero stated.
