CONTROVERSY AS BAYERO, SANUSI LEAD PARALLEL EID PRAYERS IN KANO

CONTROVERSY AS BAYERO, SANUSI LEAD PARALLEL EID PRAYERS IN KANO

This year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Kano State took on a dramatic tone as two rival monarchs, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, led parallel Eid prayers in a deepening tussle for the Emir of Kano throne.

Two Emirs, Two Prayers, One City

Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was deposed in May but later reinstated through a court order, observed Eid prayers at the Nassarawa mini palace under tight security presence. The sermon at his congregation was delivered by Sarkin Malamai, Malam Kamalu Inuwa, who called on worshippers to embrace the values of sacrifice, patience, and unity, following the example of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

Simultaneously, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, reinstated by the Kano State Government, led a large congregation at the Kofar Mata Central Eid Ground, flanked by key government officials including Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, members of the state executive council, and top traditional titleholders.

In his sermon, Sanusi urged the people of Kano to work together to tackle growing insecurity, with a particular focus on the rise of youth gang violence in the state.

“We must not allow violence and disunity to destroy the legacy of peace our forefathers established in Kano,” the emir declared.
“A good upbringing begins at home. Parents must take full responsibility in guiding their children away from criminality.”

Peaceful Celebrations Amid Tensions

Despite the tense backdrop, Eid celebrations across Kano were peaceful, with security agencies strategically deployed at major prayer grounds to maintain order and prevent clashes.

The dual congregations underscore the unresolved leadership crisis in the ancient Kano Emirate, where legal proceedings and political maneuverings continue to reshape the power struggle between traditional rulers and the state.

Analysts warn that unless a definitive resolution is reached, the emirship standoff could have lasting implications on both institutional stability and public trust in the emirate’s leadership.