The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, is currently presiding over the Sallah durbar, a traditional celebration following the Eid prayers.
Earlier in the day, the Emir led the Eid prayer and delivered a sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque. Due to heavy rainfall that flooded the designated Eid ground, the prayers were relocated to the mosque.
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, along with other cabinet members, joined the Emir in the prayer. Security was provided by the Army, Police, Civil Defence, and other agencies.
Following the prayers, Emir Sanusi continued the tradition of riding on horseback along the usual route back home, stopping periodically to receive greetings and homage from individuals and groups.
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This year’s durbar comes amid a controversial ban on Sallah durbar activities announced by the Kano Police command after a joint security meeting.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf criticized the decision, expressing dissatisfaction with the police for not consulting him, the Chief Security Officer of the State, before imposing the ban.
In contrast, the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, observed his Eid prayer at the Nassarawa mini palace as previously announced.
The former Emir also declared the cancellation of durbar activities during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
Despite the official ban, Emir Sanusi’s durbar proceeded, highlighting the ongoing tensions between state authorities and traditional institutions in Kano.
