Calm is gradually returning to the city of Kano following of tensions over the throne of Emir of Kano even Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II enters into the 6th day of his reinstatement even amidst legal action challenging his Emirship.
While the Sunusi camp insists he is the rightful Emir, having been reappointed by Gov. Abba Yusuf, a Federal High Court sitting in Kano issued an order countering his reinstatement until a suit challenging it was resolved.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that more District Heads and members of the Tijjaniyya Shura Council, a council of Islamic Sect, have affirmed their loyalty to him.
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Other prominent individuals such as Khalifa Sayyadi Bashir, Khalifa Abdullahi Uwaisu, Sheikh Ibrahim Shehu Maihula and Barrister Habibu Dan Almajiri, have also endorsed Sunusi, who claim to the throne is being challenged in the court.
During his initial court session on Sunday, Emir Sunusi, who Emirship is considered illegal by the Emir Aminu Ado Bayaro camp, received the fealty of 40 District Heads and prominent individuals within the council.
NAN who monitored the situation in Kano on Thursday observed that many residents of the city were going about their normal activities.
Although security agencies were seen at the Emir’s Palace and guest house where Bayero is currently staying, the residents of the city seem undisturbed by their presence.
Alhaji Kabiru Abubakar of Dakata Quarters said most of Kano residents were more concerned about their livelihoods than who becomes the Emir of Kano.
He expressed the confidence in the political and religious leaders in the state to resolve the matter very soon.
Hajiya Aishatu Danlami of Brigade Quarters commended the state government for banning protests, which she said prevented miscreants from taking advantage of the situation to cause mayhem.
Danlami praised residents of the city for resisting provocation from individuals seeking to create confusion in the state.
