A Clash of Titans is inevitable as Sanusi and Bayero plan to lead Jumaat prayers in the same mosque.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Kano City is gripped by palpable tension as two rival emirs, the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have both announced plans to lead the Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque.
This unprecedented situation has raised concerns about potential conflicts between supporters of the two leaders.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, who currently resides in the palace and has historically led prayers at the Palace Central Mosque, is expected to continue this role.
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A statement released Thursday night by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero, confirmed Sanusi’s intentions to lead the upcoming two rakat Friday prayers and invited the residents of Kano to attend the sermon.
Conversely, a statement from an aide of the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero announced that Bayero would also be heading to the same mosque to lead the Juma’at prayer, setting his movement towards the mosque to start at 12:30 pm.
This simultaneous claim to the religious leadership at the mosque has set the stage for a potential standoff.
Meanwhile, NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Kano State Police Command has revealed that the 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido will lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque.
The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Friday, that Bayero will observe his Friday prayers in the mosque within the Nasarawa Palace, where he currently resides.
The commissioner said the police and other state security agencies will provide robust security at the Emir’s Palace, where Emir Muhammad Sanusi II is expected to lead the Jummah prayers.
”The police urge the general public to disregard the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation.
”The police will continue to provide necessary security to ensure that will enable residents to observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully without threats to their lives and property,” he said.
He urged the people to volunteer credible information on the movement of dubious characters for prompt security action in the state.
