Kano deputy governor attends Maulud at Bayero’s palace during emirate dispute
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Sule Garo, attended the annual Maulud of Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani at the palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, amid the ongoing emirate crisis. The event drew Islamic scholars, Tijjaniyya followers, and worshippers from Kano and nearby states, highlighting the deep divisions over the Kano emirship between Bayero and the 16th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The Maulud was held at Bayero’s palace despite the state government’s recognition of Sanusi, underscoring the political and traditional tensions in the state. The dispute has led to parallel royal establishments and ongoing legal battles between the two camps.
What we know
- Sule Garo attended the Maulud at the palace of Aminu Ado Bayero, with the event attracting a large turnout of Tijjaniyya adherents and Islamic scholars.
- The emirship crisis intensified after Muhammadu Sanusi II was reinstated by the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration following the repeal of the law establishing five emirates.
- The event was initially planned for Sani Abacha Stadium, but organisers did not receive timely government approval, leading to its relocation to Bayero’s palace.
- Senior Federal Government officials, including George Akume representing President Bola Tinubu, attended the Maulud alongside other dignitaries.
- The ongoing dispute has resulted in two rival royal establishments, with both Sanusi and Bayero maintaining support from different political factions and continuing to hold public activities.
