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Aminu Bayero didn’t cancel Sallah Durbar, he only ended his drama, says Kurawa

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The cancellation of a parallel Durbar initially planned by the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, during the coming Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebrations in Kano, has been dismissed as a charade.

A researcher and author, Malam Ibrahim Ado Kurawa told newsmen on Thursday that Bayero couldn’t have staged the Sallah Durbar in the first place, having been disposed of instruments and protocol associated with the traditional heritage.

Kurawa, a renowned Kano emirate historian said it is practically impossible for 15th emir to rewrite over 500 years history of Durbar, insisted that the earlier announcement of a parallel Durbar was politically motivated to destabilize the relative peace in state.

Kurawa, is the author of the only book on Kano Durbar whose citation was used by UNESCO to recognize and designate the festival as world intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Besides, Kurawa added that Aminu Bayero did not have a single key emirate councillor amd custodian of the tradition ike Shamaki, Dan Rimi, Madakin Shamaki, Madakin Dan Rimi, Sallama to showcase the colorful tradition. He also added that the Makaman Kano leads the procession. None of these principal officers is with Aminu Ado Bayero.

According to Kurawa, “Durbar is a ceremony or procession that has been going on for over 500 years. It has its processes, and its protocols. You cannot have Durbar if you are not in Gidan Rumfa, because Rumfa was the first Sarkin Kano who initiated it, and he has designated specific events, specific codes and specific protocols for each Durbar.

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“For example, if you are going for Sallah, you have to come out with white clothes from a particular gate called Fatalwa Gate at the Gidan Rumfa Palace, and then proceed to the Eid Ground on foot. And after the Eid prayer, you must come back through a different route where you will address the people before proceeding back to the palace and enter through another gate.

“Now, if the emir is going for another ceremony, like going to visit his mother he follows protocols established over 500 years ago. For Hawan Daushe to visit Mai Babban Daki (Emir’s Mother) the way to do it was established over 500 years ago. The Emir comes out from Kofar Kwaru and then return through Kofar Kudu. So, if you are not there, where are you going?

The researcher further explained that since Aminu Bayero is not operating from Gidan Rumfa, he has already been incapacitated as far as Sallah Durbar is concerned, saying only an emir who is residing in the Gidan Rumfa Palace possesses the authority to lead Durbar.

“So, he was only joking because he lacks the authority and the legitimacy. He was only going to bring confusion by his dramatization. Therefore, he was not cancelling the Durbar, but only cancelling his dramatization. He would have only ridden horses and that’s all, but would not have qualified as the Hawan Sarki Durbar that is rooted in culture and tradition.

“he was the one who was breaching the peace in the first place. If he has resolved not to breach the peace any more, we commend him for that. Aminu Bayero has been doing all that he has done so far because the federal government has been backing him. If the federal government has allowed the state government to discharge its statutory responsibility, things would not have turned out this way”. He noted.

Kurawa reminded that when Governor Ganduje decided to depose Emir Sanusi back then, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) did not resist or challenge his removal in the court because he believed it was worthless.

He insisted that Aminu Bayero is muzzling all the energies to resist his removal all because of the security cover being extended to him by the federal government.

He finally called on the people to go about their normal lives as the official Durbar takes place, and he advised the state government to reach out to stakeholders and do its duties in maintaining peace and order.

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ADC Reports Surge in Membership Following Kwankwaso’s Defection, Calls Him ‘Game Changer’

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially welcomed former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso into its fold, touting his defection as a pivotal move that strengthens a growing coalition for political realignment in Nigeria.

In a statement released for immediate effect, the party described Kwankwaso as a “game-changer,” announcing that he has directed his network of supporters nationwide to join the ADC. According to the party, this call has already triggered a significant uptick in registrations on its online platform over the past 24 hours.

The ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, framed the defection as part of a broader recognition among Nigerians of the need for a credible political alternative. The statement emphasized Kwankwaso’s experience in governance, grassroots influence, and capacity to unify as assets to the party’s ambition to “rebuild Nigeria.”

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Notably, the ADC highlighted the presence of several high-profile leaders at the defection event, including the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark; National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; and leading presidential aspirants such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, and Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi. Their attendance, the party stated, reflects a united front and growing momentum.

The party characterized the surge in online registrations as evidence that Nigerians are aligning with what it called a “different path forward.” In its appeal to Kwankwaso’s supporters and the broader public, the ADC positioned itself as a vehicle for restoring dignity, opportunity, and public trust in governance.

“Change does not happen by chance,” the statement concluded. “It happens when people come together with purpose.”

The development marks a significant realignment in Nigeria’s opposition political landscape, with the ADC seeking to position itself as a converging point for influential politicians and their followings ahead of future elections.

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Foreign Affairs Minister Resigns to Pursue Bauchi Governorship Election

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from his position in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pursue the governorship of Bauchi State in the 2027 election.

Tuggar submitted his resignation on Monday, in compliance with a presidential directive requiring all political appointees with electoral ambitions to vacate their posts by the March 31, 2026, deadline.

The directive, issued through the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It affects ministers, advisers, and heads of federal agencies intending to contest in the 2027 general elections.

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Reports have it that his resignation positions him to seek the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Bauchi State gubernatorial race.

Tuggar’s entry is expected to significantly reshape the state’s political landscape, intensifying an already competitive contest for the APC nomination. His background as a career diplomat and serving minister is seen by political observers as a potential advantage, offering national visibility and extensive political networks.

With less than 24 hours remaining before the deadline, additional resignations from the Federal Executive Council are anticipated as other appointees move to formalize their electoral ambitions.

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Kwankwaso Officially Joins ADC

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress.

The former Minister of Defence also registered with the party and received his membership card on Monday at Gidan Kwankwasiyya, Miller Road, Bompai, Kano.

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Present at the event include ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Senator Dino Melaye; and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, among others.

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