The forum of Islamic clergy in Kano has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on any move that could provoke a break down of law and order in the state.
In a petition signed by 18 members of the Ulama in Kano, the clergies are lending their voice on the raging tension eliciting the emirship tussle in the state.
The Ulama insisted that it is imperative for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the State.
They maintained that why it is within 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.
According to the Ulama, “the State Assembly amended the Kano State Emirates Law and the Governor assented. One person took the case to Court that the law violates his Fundamental Human Rights. He is entitled to his rights.
“Kano State is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria despite its political complexity. The recent happenings in the Emirate if not carefully handled could escalate and degenerate into chaos.
“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.
May the Almighty Allah bring peace and prosperity to our nation as a whole.”
Those that signed the petition are Shaykh Abdullahi Uwais LimanciAda, Shaykh Ibrahim Khalil, Shaykh Abdulwahab Abdallah, Shaykh Nasir Adam, Shaykh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa and Shaykh Bashir Tijani Usman.
Others are Shaykh Sukraij Salgha, Khalifah Tuhami Shaykh Atiku, Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar, Khalifah Hassan Shaykh Sani Kafinga, Shaykh Abba Adam Koki, Shaykh Ibrahim Shehu MaihulaMaihula and Professor Muhammad Babangida.
Also included are Muhammad, Shaykh Jamil al Qadiri, Shaykh Ali Abdulkadir Abdulkadir, Dr. Abdulmutallib Ahmad Muhammad, Dr. Khidir Bashir Abdulhamid and Shaykh Aminu Adam.
