The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who was recently dethroned by the state government, has invited district heads to a durbar, a traditional event celebrating Sallah.
The invitation was announced in a circular signed by Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, Galadiman Kano, a senior councilor of the emirate, on Tuesday.
The circular, dated June 10, 2024, instructed all district heads to bring their village heads, horse riders, and praise singers to the event.
It states, “We are directing all the district heads of the emirate to come along with their village head, their horse riders and phrase singer for the festivities.
“Also we are directing all the district heads to converge at Aminu Ado Bayero’s palace at Gidan Nassarawa on Saturday, Zhulhijjah 9, 1445 equivalent to June 15 at 11am for further directives without delay or insubordination.
“After the the day’s court sitting, the emir will meet with all the district heads at the palace’s hall at Gidan Nassarawa intended to shed light on how this year’s durbar activities will roll out.”
The circular also mentioned that local government chairmen have been informed to assist with the smooth transportation of the district heads into Kano metropolis.