The Council of Ulamas in Kano has cautioned President Ahmed Bola Tinubu against using federal power to cause serious crises that could cripple Kano through his government’s alleged interference in the ongoing Emirate Council impasse.
The forum of Islamic clergy in Kano, Ulama expressed their concerns in a statement issued on Saturday.
The Council of Ulamas is worried that recent events in the Emirate, if not carefully handled, could escalate and degenerate into chaos.
“Therefore, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the state,” the statement said.
“Kano State is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria despite its political complexity. The recent happenings in the Emirate if not carefully handled could escalate and degenerate into chaos. It is imperative for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the State.
“Mr. President as the leader of the nation should not allow the contest for a royal stool to degenerate to violence. We are calling on Mr President to allow the people of Kano State to resolve these issues amicably without the use of any force and loss of lives.
“Kano State is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, therefore we the undersigned call on both contending parties to use civil means in resolving their differences to allow peace to reign in the state. As major stakeholders in the state, we want Mr. President to reach out to assure contenders.”
They maintained that the State Government needs the cooperation and support of the Federal Government.
“While it is the purview of the State House of Assembly to enact Laws for good governance, the State Government needs the cooperation and support of the Federal Government. The State Assembly amended the Kano State Emirates Law and the Governor assented.
“One person took the case to Court that the law violated his Fundamental Human Rights. He is entitled to his rights. The State Governor also has the responsibility as the Chief Executive of the State as the act in question has already been completed. Therefore there is no need for violent enforcement of any order or violent resistance to it, and we vehemently oppose any measures that will bring escalation of conflict in the State.
“The State Assembly amended the Kano State Emirates Law and the Governor assented. One person took the case to Court that the law violated his Fundamental Human Rights. He is entitled to his rights.”
Those that signed the statement are Shaykh Abdullahi Uwais Limanci, Shaykh Ibrahim Khalil, Shaykh Abdulwahab Abdallah, Shaykh Nasir Adam, Shaykh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, Shaykh Bashir Tijani Usman, Shaykh Sukraij Salgha, Khalifah Tuhami Shaykh Atiku, Dr Bashir Aliyu Umar, Khalifah Hassan, Shaykh Sani Kafinga, Shaykh Abba Adam Koki, Shaykh Ibrahim Shehu Maihula, Professor Muhammad Babangida Muhammad, Shaykh Jamil al Qadiri, Shaykh Ali Abdulkadir Abdulkadir, Dr, Abdulmutallib Ahmad Muhammad, Dr Khidir Bashir Abdulhamid and Shaykh Aminu Adam.
