Islamic clerics in Kano state have called on President Ahmad Tinubu to take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the state.
This was contained in a statement issued in Kano and signed by 13 Islamic scholars in the state.
They said Kano State is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria despite its political complexitybadding that the recent happenings in the Emirate if not carefully handled could escalate and degenerate into chaos.
The statement explained that at a point like this there is a need as a matter of urgency for Mr President to wade into the issue for peace to reign. “It is imperative for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the State. 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,” it stated.
The statement further stated that, the State Assembly amended the Kano State Emirates Law and the Governor assented adding that one person took the case to Court that the law violates his Fundamental Human Rights and he is entitled to his rights.
It further revealed that the State Governor also has 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 resistant to it, and we vehemently oppose any measures that will bring escalation of conflict 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 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 to assure Mr. President that we shall reach out to contenders,” the statement concluded.
The statement was signed by the following Ulamas, 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
