15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has invited district heads to durbar, a traditional event held in commemoration of Sallah, despite getting dethroned by the Kano state government weeks ago.
In a circular signed by a senior councillor of the emirate, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, Galadiman Kano, on Tuesday, June 11, all the district heads of the emirate were asked to come along with their village head, their horse riders and praise singers.
It read;
“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 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.”
It was also stated that all local government chairmen have been informed of the development to aid smooth transportation of the district heads into the Kano metropolis.