Kano emirship tussle: Deposed emir Bayero sends message to Tinubu

• The deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, sent greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Yusuf for Eid-el-Kabir
• Bayero cancelled durbar ceremonies due to security concerns just as he emphasised the importance of sacrifice and prayer during Eid
• The 15th emir of Kano will observe Eid prayer at the Nassarawa mini palace on Sunday at 8am

Legit.ng journalist Nurudeen Lawal has years of experience covering the intersections of Nigerian politics, government policies and religion

Kano state—The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has extended warm greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kano state governor Abba Yusuf on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.

The deposed emir sent his greetings via a broadcast delivered at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday, June 15.

The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to President Tinubu and Kano state governor Abba Yusuf. Photo credits: @officialABAT, @Imranmuhdz
Source: Twitter

Bayero cancels Durbar

Meanwhile, following security recommendations, former Emir Bayero also announced the cancellation of durbar ceremonies to maintain peace and order in the state, The Nation reported.

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He stressed the importance of sacrifice and prayer during Eid, expressing hopes for the continued delivery of democracy dividends, protection of lives and properties, and seeking strength and courage from God by the president and governor.

Eid-el-Kabir: Where will Bayero observe prayer?

According to the head of Dawaki, Aminu Agundi, Bayero will observe Eid prayer at the Nassarawa mini palace on Sunday, June 16, at 8 a.m.

Leigit.ng notes that the Kano Emirship is currently a subject of litigation following Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state's dethronement of Bayero and reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi.

Read more about Kano emirship tussle

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• Police Ban Emir Sanusi, Bayero’s Proposed Durbar Celebration in Kano
• As Sanusi, Bayero Cling To Kano Throne, High Court Begins Hearing On Emirate Tussle

Court awards N10m charges in Bayero's favour

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Federal High Court sitting in Kano awarded Bayero N10 million on Friday, June 14, for the breach of his fundamental rights, personal liberty, and freedom of movement.

Justice Simon Amobeda ruled that it was wrong for the Kano state governor to order Bayero’s arrest without lawful justification.

Recall that in May 2024, Governor Yusuf dethroned Bayero and ordered that he hand over public properties and leave the palace within 48 hours.

Source: Legit.ng