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This year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Kano State took on a dramatic tone as two rival monarchs, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, led parallel Eid prayers in a deepening tussle for the Emir of Kano throne.

Two Emirs, Two Prayers, One City

Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was deposed in May but later reinstated through a court order, observed 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, 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 a particular focus on the rise of 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.”

Peaceful Celebrations Amid Tensions

Despite the tense backdrop, Eid celebrations across Kano were peaceful, with security agencies strategically deployed at major prayer grounds to maintain order and prevent clashes.

The dual congregations underscore the unresolved leadership crisis in the ancient Kano Emirate, where legal proceedings and political maneuverings continue to reshape the power struggle between traditional rulers and the state.

Analysts warn that unless a definitive resolution is reached, the emirship standoff could have lasting implications on both institutional stability and public trust in the emirate’s leadership.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Emir Sanusi is the Authentic Emir of Kano while the other one is APC by fire by force Emir of Kano.

Editorialtimes:
By Safiyat Muhammed

June 17, 2025 | Kano, Nigeria

This year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Kano State took on a dramatic tone as two rival monarchs, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, led parallel Eid prayers in a deepening tussle for the Emir of Kano throne.

Two Emirs, Two Prayers, One City

Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was deposed in May but later reinstated through a court order, observed 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, 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 a particular focus on the rise of youth gang violence in the state.



Peaceful Celebrations Amid Tensions

Despite the tense backdrop, Eid celebrations across Kano were peaceful, with security agencies strategically deployed at major prayer grounds to maintain order and prevent clashes.

The dual congregations underscore the unresolved leadership crisis in the ancient Kano Emirate, where legal proceedings and political maneuverings continue to reshape the power struggle between traditional rulers and the state.

Analysts warn that unless a definitive resolution is reached, the emirship standoff could have lasting implications on both institutional stability and public trust in the emirate’s leadership.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

and Kano will never be the same again

Courtesy of FG meddling!

Wait! Why's the other guy formenting troubles?

He should stop parading himself an Emir.

I think the state government should issue an official statement declaring who the authentic Emir is.

The former emir sanusi should go back to Lagos state where he came from and stop all this confusion in kano state.

The judiciary has really lost it honestly

A state made law, ed it and signed it

Judiciary is saying state can't make laws? Or amend laws ?

Bayero should be arrested and locked up abeg for fermenting trouble

When sanusi was removed by law he moved away

That is their business, we Yoruba Muslims enjoyed our Salah celebration

mrvitalis:
The judiciary has really lost it honestly

A state made law, ed it and signed it

Judiciary is saying state can't make laws? Or amend laws ?

Bayero should be arrested and locked up abeg for fermenting trouble

When sanusi was removed by law he moved away

Tech:
Wait! Why's the other guy formenting troubles?

He should stop parading himself an Emir.

I think the state government should issue an official statement declaring who the authentic Emir is.

That has always been Tinubu's style, he makes himself above the law, he becomes the law and wants everybody to obey him, he is a master of division and confusion for his personal gain, haven't you noticed that any opposing body against him that he is unable to fully capture and control will end up having two or multiple leaders within various positions of the institution


like PDP, LP, Afenifere, Kano State, NANS, Rivers state etc then when you look at division, Nigeria itself has never been this divided since its creation, thanks to Tinubu and his ers

Confusion is part of the dividends of
democracy under APC ... 🤔

One will soon leave the throne for the other.

Hehehe.

Second royal father .

Gan dollar faction of royal father .

Wow

Tech:
Wait! Why's the other guy formenting troubles?

He should stop parading himself an Emir.

I think the state government should issue an official statement declaring who the authentic Emir is.

He should stop even when the court reinstated him? Or bcs the state politics doesnt favour him?

Jostoman:
Emir Sanusi is the Authentic Emir of Kano while the other one is APC by fire by force Emir of Kano.

You're saying what you don't know.

C weytinz politics don cost una?? Two king?? Monarch lost value

Ado Bayero tasted kingship, baba no wan gree COMOT again. Nor be person COMOT for you before

Multiple "incantations" yield same result. No issue.

What a drug baron cannot do...does not exist.

It's unfortunate that the North allowed him to destroy their century old traditions.

They tried the same thing in Ohaneze and were shutdown immediately.

Afenifere factionalized too.

All traditional establishments that are decades old now threatened with political factions. Never again!

2027: Nigerians VS APC

I don't understand!

Brendaniel:





That has always being Tinubu's style, he makes himself above the law, he becomes the law and wants everybody to obey him, he is a master of division and confusion for his personal gain, haven't you noticed that any opposing voice against him that he is unable to full capture and control will end up having two or multiple leaders within various positions of the institution


like PDP, LP, Afenifere, Kano State, NANS, etc then when you look at division, Nigeria itself has never been this divided since its creation, thanks to Tinubu and his evil ers

Be truthful for once
PDP problem started when Jonathan was in power, obasanjo tore his hip card, the system that produced Atiku in 2023, the G5 governors etc - how is Tinubu related to those events. Power tussle, selfish and personal ambition of certain elements of the party are the main cause.

On LP and Afenifere, you want to say that with the calibre, high profile, personality on both sides. If Tinubu is so powerful to influence them, then why are we following them. Are they all DUNDEE UNITED?

Emir tussle not ending anytime soon

No problem,

agulion:
That is their business, we Yoruba Muslims enjoyed our Salah celebration

With Obi's beer🍺😆

Two Kings in one kingdom

Dchampion65:


Be truthful for once
PDP problem started when Jonathan was in power, obasanjo tore his hip card, the system that produced Atiku in 2023, the G5 governors etc - how is Tinubu related to those events. Power tussle, selfish and personal ambition of certain elements of the party are the main cause.

On LP and Afenifere, you want to say that with the calibre, high profile, personality on both sides. If Tinubu is so powerful to influence them, then why are we following them. Are they all DUNDEE UNITED?

Tinubu is spending serious money to cause division not just in those places mentioned but in the entire Nigeria, he knows when there is division it is hard to fight him...

What's king doing with religion sef

Ganduje should be held responsible

Na dem wahala.