AbdulRazaq and Emir of Ilorin lead grand Durbar celebration
Thousands gathered at the Kwara Baseball Park in Ilorin for the 2026 Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar celebration. The event featured colourful horse processions, traditional music, and cultural displays. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari were among the dignitaries present. Security was heightened with the deployment of multiple agencies and installation of CCTV cameras.
What we know
- The 2026 Ilorin Emirate Grand Durbar celebration took place at the Kwara Baseball Park, Adewole, Ilorin, on Thursday.
- AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari attended the event with other dignitaries and traditional title holders.
- Hundreds of horse riders performed parades and equestrian displays for the crowd.
- Security operatives, including police, army, and civil defence, were deployed, and CCTV cameras were installed.
- Community leaders highlighted the Durbar's role in promoting unity and economic activities in Ilorin and Kwara State.
