There is visible anxiety in the ancient city of Kano as the Kano State House of Assembly has reportedly set up an eight- man committee to investigate allegations of violations of culture and traditions as well as religious norms of Kano leveled against, the Emir of Kano , His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The committee on public petition was mandated to investigate a petition submitted before the House by an association and an individual over the attitude and character of the emir which they claimed do not conform with the norms, culture and religion of Kano.
The committee, which was headed by the Deputy Speaker, Hamisu Chidare and severn others was given one week to investigate, prepare its report, and submit same with recommendations for appropriate actions after extensive deliberations by the House.
Read also: Bayelsa: Gov. Diri Is An illegitimate Governor, Says APC
The groups which allegedly filed the petition are Kano State for Promotion of Education and Culture and Mohammed Mukthar Ja’en Yamma, Gwale local government. With respect to the petition, both groups appealed to the lawmakers to investigate the allegations of purported misconduct and take an appropriate stand on it.
However, the atmosphere in the ancient city remain calm in the midst of anxiety as the new development continue to generate discussion.