Emirshp Tussle: Confusion as Emirs Sanusi, Bayero announce to lead Jumaat Prayers in same mosque

Confusion has continued to brew in the  ancient city of Kano as the two contending Emirs- the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, announced their plans to lead Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque.

Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who stays closer to the mosque is expected to lead the two rakat Friday prayers.

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been leading the Jumaat Prayers at the Palace Central Mosque as the Emir of the City, a statement explained.

According to the statement signed and released on Thursday night by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero states that the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II as been saddled with the responsibilty to lead the Jumaat Prayers on Friday.

In addition the statement by Danburan also  invited Kano residents to come and listen to the sermon to be delivered by the Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II.

However, another statement from an aide of the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero invited residents to join him at the Emir’s Palace Friday Mosque to observe the Juma’at prayer.

It stated that the movement to the Emir’s Palace Mosque starts at 12.30 pm.

However, the police are yet to comment on the development