An Islamic group, the Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement, has tasked the newly reinstalled Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, with rejecting his reinstatement.
According to the leader of the Islamic group, Mahi Nyass, Sanusi should follow the example of his grandfather by rejecting his reinstatement as the Emir of Kano.
News About Nigeria had reported that Sanusi was reinstated as the Emir of Kano late last month after the state government amended the emirate law, leading to the removal of four of the five emirates in the state.
The state government also deposed Aminu Ado-Bayero as the Emir of Kano.
Reacting to Sanusi’s reinstatement and the current emirship tussle, the supreme leader of the Islamic group pleaded with Sanusi to put the interests of the people first in order to avoid further crises.
His statement partly reads, “We, the family of Shaykhul Islam, Gausuzzaman, Qudwatuna ilaa Rabbina, Sheikh Ibrahim Nyass of Kaolack, Senegal, are compelled to speak out on the recent developments in the Kano Emirate, our proud state, as a centre of (the) Tijjaniya brotherhood. The reinstatement of Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II as Emir of Kano by the Kano State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Executive Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has raised concerns about the rule of law and the welfare of the citizenry.
“We draw inspiration from the exemplary leadership of (the) late Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi, who refused to be swayed by personal interests and declined reinstatement after his dethronement. We, therefore, urge Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and prioritise the peace and stability of Kano. We kindly call on all to put the interest of the people first and work towards a peaceful resolution that is legally accepted. We pray for the divine guidance and wisdom for our leaders to reign in Kano State and Nigeria.”
