This year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Kano State have continued on a sour taste as the two rival monarchs, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, led parallel Eid prayers portraying deepening tussle for the seat of the Emir of Kano.
Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was deposed but later reinstated through a court order, observed the Eid prayers at the Nassarawa mini palace under tight security presence.
The sermon at his congregation was delivered by Sarkin Malamai, Malam Kamalu Inuwa, who called on worshippers to embrace the values of sacrifice, patience, and unity, following the example of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
Simultaneously, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, reinstated by the Kano State Government, led a large congregation at the Kofar Mata Central Eid Ground, flanked by key government officials, including Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, members of the State Executive Council, and top traditional titleholders.
In his sermon, Sanusi urged the people of Kano to work together to tackle growing insecurity, with particular focus on the rising youth gang violence in the state.
“We must not allow violence and disunity to destroy the legacy of peace our forefathers established in Kano,” the emir declared.
“A good upbringing begins at home. Parents must take full responsibility in guiding their children away from criminality.”
Despite the tense backdrop, the Eid celebrations across Kano were peaceful, with security agencies strategically deployed at major prayer grounds to maintain order and prevent clashes.
The dual prayers underscore the unresolved leadership crisis in the Kano Emirate, where legal proceedings and political maneuverings have continued to reshape the power struggle between traditional rulers and the state.
