Following the prayers, Emir Sanusi continued the tradition by riding back home, stopping along the way to receive greetings and homage from individuals and groups, all while mounted on a horse.
This gesture underscored the enduring cultural significance of the Sallah durbar in Kano.
Despite the cultural importance of the event, the Kano Police Command had announced a ban on Sallah durbar activities following a joint security meeting.
This decision was met with dissatisfaction from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who criticized the police for not consulting him, the Chief Security Officer of the State, before making such a decision.
In a separate event, the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, performed his Eid prayers at the Nassarawa mini palace, as previously announced.
He had also declared the cancellation of durbar activities for the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, aligning with the police directive.
This year’s Sallah durbar highlighted the ongoing tensions between traditional customs and modern governance in Kano.
While the Emir’s participation in the Eid prayer and subsequent ride through the city maintained a sense of continuity and tradition, the police’s ban on the durbar and the Governor’s reaction illustrated the complexities of balancing security concerns with cultural heritage.
The situation reflects broader issues within Kano, where historical practices often intersect with contemporary administrative decisions.
Governor Yusuf’s criticism of the police decision without prior consultation reveals underlying frictions in the management of state affairs, particularly regarding cultural events that hold significant importance to the local populace.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
