₦airaland Forum

The Kano State government is demanding compensation from the Federal Government for cancelling Durbar celebrations for two consecutive years in Kano.

Alhaji Tajo Uthman, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the demand on Sunday, when the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, paid the Sallah homage to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House.

According to Uthman, the state had suffered huge financial losses due to the suspension of the annual cultural event, saying that it traditionally attracts local and international tourists.

He explained that the Durbar is recognised by UNESCO as a heritage event, stressing that during the festivities, Kano generates substantial revenue from both foreigners and visitors from across the country.

The commissioner stated that the economic impact of the cancellation has been significant enough to affect the state’s annual budget.

“The Federal Government must take responsibility for the economic impact of the cancellations and compensate the state accordingly,” he stressed.


He added that it is time they demanded reparation for the losses incurred and called for the immediate resumption of Durbar celebrations in the state, describing the cancellations as regrettable.

helinues:
Ilorin had their Durbar yesterday. Kano Emirates should continue fighting themselves

helinues:
Ilorin had their Durbar yesterday. Kano Emirates should continue fighting themselves

agulion:
,, we Yoruba Muslims don't do Dubar is only for the few fulanis in Ilorin

DMerciful:
Let's return to true federalism

adexbols:
Who is the Emir?

TheChameleon:
Come and collect it nah.

You think Tinubu who boldly faced President + Vice President + Senate President + Party Chairman and CBN Governor COMBINED and flogged them fears una ?

Shishi he wouldn't pay.

He's not like Peter Obi who fled PDP primaries out of fear. Or Ojukwu who ran away in his wife's bikini.

Kaa4:
The sense of entitlement is just too much. Their understanding is that they can command and get it done