The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has held Sallah durbar, amid the controversial ban of the festival by rival Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero who observed his Eid prayer at the Nassarawa mini palace as earlier announced.
Daily Intel Newspaper reported that the Stool has been a subject of controversy with both Emir laying claims on it.
Bayaro had earlier announced the cancellation of durbar activities during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
The Kano Police command followed by announcing a ban after a joint security meeting in the State.
However, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, faulting how the police arrived at such without consulting him as the Chief Security Officer of the State.
Emir Sanusi had earlier led Eid prayer and sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque.
The Eid prayer was observed at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque due to heavy rain that flooded the premises of the Eid ground which could not be used.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other cabinet members observed prayer with the Emir.
The Army, Police, Civil defence and others provided security.
Emir Sanusi took the usual route back home and casually stopping along the way to receive greetings and homage from individuals and groups riding on a horse.
