The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has insisted that he will personally and peacefully escort the newly crowned District Head of Bichi, Munir Sanusi Bayero, to his domain, despite threats by security agents.
The Emir assured the people of Bichi that the Emirate Council will take their District Head to them peacefully.
Sanusi gave the assurance when a delegation of traditional and religious leaders, led by the Chairman of Bichi Local Government, Alhaji Hamza Sule, paid him a solidarity visit at his Gidan Kofar Kudu Palace in Kano, on Wednesday.
He said that a date would be fixed for the conveyance of the District Head, Munir Sanusi Bayero, whom he had recently turbaned at the palace.
The visit came less than a week after security personnel barricaded the entrance of the Emir’s palace, allegedly to prevent the district head from being taken to Bichi town.
Palace sources said the District Head was scheduled to depart for Bichi to assume duty that day, but was unable to do so due to the heavy security presence at the palace.
“That thing that happened was only a distraction, we still don’t know why it happened and those involved have not said the reason why they did it. However, this will not stop anything.
“I assure you that another day will be fixed and your district head will surely be brought to you and everything will take place peacefully.
“Go back and inform the public to continue to remain peaceful and prayerful. Whatever the situation, peace and prayer will surely take us to the end of the tunnel,” the Emir said.
Earlier, Sule explained that the people of Bichi district were totally behind the Emirship of Muhammadu Sanusi II.
“Even on the controversial day that was fixed for your visit to Bichi to escort the new District Head, Munir Sunusi Bayero, we were fully ready to receive you, but we only heard that there was crisis when we were already celebrating your coming.
“We in Bichi from our Imams, Village Heads, Wards Heads, and everybody, are behind your royalty and our solidarity is only for you.
“That is why we decided in our numbers to come today and emphasize our loyalty to you and whatever decision you have taken on your domain, Bichi,” he added.
Kano Emirate tussle: I will escort your new District Head – Sanusi tells Bichi people