Calm is gradually returning to the city of Kano following tensions over the throne of Emir of Kano as Muhammadu Sanusi II enters the sixth day of his reinstatement amidst legal tussle.
More district heads and members of the Tijaniyya Shura Council, a council of Islamic Sect, have affirmed their loyalty to him.
Other prominent individuals, such as Khalifa Sayyadi Bashir, Khalifa Abdullahi Uwaisu, Sheikh Ibrahim Shehu Maihula, and Habibu Dan Almajiri, have also endorsed Mr Sanusi, whose claim to the throne is being challenged in court.
During his initial court session on Sunday, Mr Sanusi, whose emirship is considered illegal by the Emir Aminu Ado Bayero camp, received the fealty of 40 district heads and prominent individuals within the council.
Many Kano residents Thursday were going about their normal activities. Although security agencies were seen at the emir’s palace and guest house where Bayero is currently staying, the city residents seem undisturbed by their presence.
Kabiru Abubakar of Dakata Quarters said most Kano residents were more concerned about their livelihoods than who became the Emir of Kano.
He expressed confidence in the political and religious leaders in the state to resolve the matter very soon.
Aishatu Danlami of Brigade Quarters commended the state government for banning protests, which prevented miscreants from taking advantage of the situation to cause mayhem.
Mr Danlami praised residents for resisting provocation from individuals seeking to create confusion in Kano.
“Allah has spoken, and Sanusi is now in the palace, piloting the affairs of the Emirate. May Allah continue to guide him to bring about the progress we desire,” she said.
Abdullahi Yakubu said Mr Sanusi’s return reflected the desire of Kano people.
Musa Isa of Dala in Dala LGA called on Aminu Ado Bayero to accept the situation as God’s will.
Mr Isa said there could only be one Emir at a time and urged Bayero to move on with his life as “Allah has spoken through the installation of Emir Sanusi.”
The Kofar Kudu palace of the emir has been a beehive of activities, with people from various parts of the city trooping to witness royal displays and performances.
These include traditional gun salutes for the Emir and the palace aides’ riding of well-decorated horses.
Hawkers selling various wares have also taken positions in front of the palace, selling foods, drinks, textile materials, shoes, and prayer mats, among other things.
Praise singers and drummers also throng the palace daily, entertaining guests from various parts of the country to pay homage to the reinstated emir.
(NAN)