- He explained that a pocket of disturbances by hired hoodlums does not reflect the general mood of the people of the State on the Emirate matter.
The Kano State Government has implored residents of the state to disregard media reports that seek to create tension and mislead members of the public on the raging scramble for the ascension to the Emir of Kano throne.
This is even as it said that the reinstatement of the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, was done in the state’s best interests.
In a statement on Monday, the Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, said the State’s government is committed to peace and stability amid recent fracas.
He said that contrary to media reports, there has been no pervasive breach of public peace over the abrogation of the four emirates and Sanusi’s reinstatement.
He explained that a pocket of disturbances by hired hoodlums does not reflect the general mood of the people of the State on the Emirate matter.
Dantiye stated, “Contrary to media reports, there have been no widespread violent protests in Kano State. While the government is aware of isolated incidents in few areas by a handful of small children and hired miscreants and thugs, these do not in any way reflect the overall situation.”
He continued, “It also behooves to reiterate that the decision by the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf to legally abrogate the emirates and reinstate the 14th Emir of Kano State was made after careful consideration of the best interests of the state. The move has been welcomed by a significant portion of the populace who understands and cherishes the long-term benefits of a unified emirate structure.”
The government condemned attempts by certain political actors to exploit the situation for personal gain, stressing that their actions do not represent the sentiments of Kano’s citizens.
The statement also read, “Their actions and those of their agents are not representative of the genuine feelings of the citizens of Kano State but are instead driven by selfish ulterior motives. “The administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Kano State. The government will not renege in its responsibility to take all measures to ensure that law and order are upheld and the rights of the citizens are protected,”
Furthermore, the government urged the public to disregard sensationalized media reports and support its efforts to foster unity and development in the state.