As the emirship dispute in Kano continues, the reinstated and deposed emirs led Eid el-Kabir prayers at separate prayer grounds around the state on Sunday.
Due to rain, Emir Muhammad Sanusi II and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf led prayers inside the Kofar Mata Juma’at Mosque, while Emir Aminu Ado Bayero prayed at the Nassarawa Mini Palace Mosque.
Following the prayer, Emir Sanusi II went to Gidan Shettima Palace in Kofar Kwaru and held a brief durbar in contravention of the prohibition imposed by the Kano State Police Command.
After reciting the two-unit prayers behind Emir Sanusi II, Governor Yusuf advised Kano residents to stay quiet and peaceful as they conduct their legitimate business.
Although the governor claimed that the police in the state did not consult him before taking a decision to ban the colourful durbar activities in the state, the police said the ban was in the interest of peace and security.
A former commissioner in the state, Ahmad Yakasai, who prayed alongside Emir Bayero, expressed gratitude for the peace being enjoyed in the state despite the Emirship tussle.