By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
As the controversy over who is the Emir of Kano rages on, the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation has faulted the decision of Kano State Government to detrone Five First Class Emirs in a haste.
The Foundation however advised the Kano State Government and the Two feuding Emirs to respect the rule of law in the interest of peace, stability of Kano State and Nigeria as a whole.
Chairman of the Foundation, Sheikh Ibrahim Sheikh Dahiru made the call on Sunday when he addressed a press conference in Bauchi in reaction to the crisis.
He said that the advice became necessary to avoid a seeming chaotic situation in Kano saying, “In the interest of peace, we want justice to prevail, since the Court has intervened to maintain law and order. We expect each of the parties to respect the rule of law in the interest of peace.”
Sheikh Ibrahim Dahiru Bauchi faulted the Kano State Government’s decision to continue with the process of appointing the 16th Emir of Kano and dethroned the five Emirs despite the Court injuction.
He advised the Emirs to take a bow in the interest of peace and brotherhood to save shedding the blood of many innocent souls and allow peace and stability to reign.
Sheikh Ibrahim Dahiru Bauchi said, “If for example Sanusi was dethroned by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and people prayed for his return, today, he was reappointed by Governor Kabir Abba, there is nothing wrong.”
“if Sanusi will emulate Sayyidina Hassan, grandson of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who left power to Mu’awiyyah in the interest of peace and brotherhood among the Muslim Ummah,” he stressed
The Islamic Cleric urged the National Assembly to amend the Constitution and make laws that will protect traditional rulers from the politicians who used power to dethrone them or appoint them at their pleasure.
The Foundation Chairman urged Government and the two parties as well as the people of Kano to respect rule of law, not to be in haste but to follow due process and follow whatever court will say in the interest of Justice.
Ibrahim Dahiru Bauchi also said, “We want the Executive arm of Government of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the State House of Assembly to exercise caution and refrain from making decisions that may jeopardize the State’s stability and exacerbate the suffering of the people of Kano State, who have already endured enough due to previous negative decisions and misguided policies.”
“We are grateful to all stakeholders for standing strong and protecting the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We commend the Federal Government, for the commitment to upholding the rule of law and separation of powers, and the vital role they played in maintaining peace in Kano State and the country at large,” he added.
He then said that the Foundation emphasized the importance of respecting the rule of law and the need for all arms of government to work together in harmony to ensure peace, stability, and progress in the state.
He concluded saying,”We want the parties to work together to build a brighter future for the people of Kano State and Nigeria, where justice, peace, and prosperity reign supreme, and where the rights and dignity of all citizens are upheld and respected.””
