The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has hailed the ban imposed on Sallah Durbar, noting that the action becomes pertinent for enduring peace and development of the state.

Sanusi noted that the annual traditional heritage of celebrating at the end of Ramadan was not a matter of life and death but a cultural symbol dated back to the 15th century.

The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor spoke when he hosted eminent Islamic scholars and prominent personalities to Iftar dinner at the palace.

Sanusi, the reinstated 16th first class emir of Kano, described peace as the only backbone of progress and development of any society, and accepted to withdraw all planned activities of the emirate intended for the Durbar.

The Commissioner of Police in Kano, Adamu Bakori, in collaboration with other security agencies, had announced the ban on the proposed Sallah Durbar, citing impending security threats revealed by detectives. Sanusi, the Khalifah of Tijaniyya, has commended the police over the decision.

“I not see the Eid El Fitr Durbar as “a matter of life and death”, Sanusi said, adding that the lives and safety of Kano citizens are more paramount to him.

He therefore appealed to residents and the general public to remain peaceful and law abiding while cooperating with the security agencies to ensure law and order are maintained during and after the Sallah festival.

Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Faruq, applauded the emir for his spirit of love and kindness.

The Governor stated that he experienced the Emir’s kindheartedness when he was a lecturer at ABU in the early 1980s where he guided and supported them as his students.

The SSG expressed gratitude to the Emir for showing concern for the lives of Kano citizens, by his willingness to cancel the Eid El Fitr Durbar celebration.

The Murshid (Chief Imam) of the National Mosque, Professor Shehu Galadanci expressed deep appreciation to Emir Sanusi for exhibiting profound wisdom and knowledge as the leader of the Emirate.

Professor Galadanci, a former National Security Adviser, aligned with the submission of the emir and emphasized that the lives and properties of the people of Kano are more important than the Eid El Fitr Durbar celebration, applauding Sanusi for promoting peaceful coexistence in Kano State.

[TheNation]