CSOs Urge Tinubu to Address Kano's Political Tensions

The Kano Patriotic CSOs Coalition Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene urgently in the political and institutional tensions in Kano State to avert a potential crisis. This appeal was made in a letter titled “Kano at a Crossroads: An Urgent Call for Immediate Presidential Intervention to Prevent Crisis and Social Upheaval,” signed by conveners Hassan Ibrahim Gama, Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma, and Peter Hassan Tijjani.

The coalition expressed concerns over a viral video showing Aminu Abdullahi Warkal, a candidate for the Gwale Constituency, allegedly displaying a pump-action rifle at a political gathering in Janbulo. The Kano State Police Command has invited Warkal for questioning regarding the video.

The coalition emphasized the need for political actors, traditional rulers, and community leaders to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and actions. They also urged security agencies to monitor developments and take preventive measures against violence and intimidation, while calling for respect for judicial proceedings related to the Kano Emirate dispute.