The Northern Youth Assembly as a youth focussed platform, wishes to condemn in strong terms, the invitation of Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, by the Police to the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, over alleged security breach on Sallah celebration.
The assembly disclosed this in a statement signed by comrade Mohammed Hussaini, the national assistant publicity secretary which was made available to journalist.
The statement reads “We as group, wishes to equally caution the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun against any action that would continue to tarnish the reputation of our revered traditional institutions, which may lead to the destabilization of the enduring peace in Kano.
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The sudden invitation of the Emir of Kano Mohammadu SANUSI, to answer questions on emirate matter is simply disparaging the Northern Nigerian traditional institutions, which would not be tolerated.
We wish to use this opportunity to remind the police authority that, His Highness Mallam Mohammadu SANUSI II, remains one of the most influential traditional rulers in Nigeria, asserting that any attempt to rubbish the emirate in order to yield to ambition of the enemies of Kano would be resisted.
We have been watching patiently the seeming Federal government’s interference on the Kano emirship tussle and the political maneuvering and scheming of some opposition elements that want to cause political instability in the state.
Our attention has been drawn to the move by police headquarters, Abuja to initiate investigations and summon not just palace aides but the Emir himself. This is not about law or public safety. This is about power, visibility, and intimidation and it is reprehensible.
We call on President Bola Tinubu to be wary of some individuals from Kano within and outside the APC with ulterior motive about Kano state whose advices are nothing but to promote their selfish agenda who are not in touch with the people at the grassroots
We hereby call on residents of Kano to remain calm in the face of this imminent provocation and intimidation. Kano is peaceful and we would remain so, against all odds”