Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, says there is nothing like non-indigenes in Kano, insisting that everybody residing in the ancient city is a bonafide indigene irrespective of ethnic, cultural and religious background.
Sanusi said this on Sunday at the 10th anniversary/Ofala 2019 festival of Eze Ndigbo Kano, Igwe Boniface Ibekwe, held at Ado Bayero Square, Sabon Gari.
“For us in Kano, whether you are Nope, Yoruba, Igbo, Kanuri, Muslim, Christian, if you identify yourself as a son of Kano, you are from Kano.
“Religion of Islam expressly prohibits tribalism. The Qu’ran is very clear on these issues. Allah says all mankind were created from one man and one woman (Adam and Eve). We made you as people from different tribes so that you can recognise each other. The best of all among you is he who fears God,” Sanusi said.
The monarch said he was glad that there has not been ethnic clash since he assumed the throne as emir of Kano.
“It is the wish of Allah that Nigeria has many ethnic and religious groups. We should maintain peace and live in peace. Many of you here today were born in Kano, your parents were also born here in Kano. So, who can come and tell you that you are not an indigene? We are all one and we should live together as brothers and sisters,” he said.
Sanusi also called on Igbo leaders in Kano to pick a leader so that everyone is obliged to accept his leadership.
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano was represented at the event by the Head of Service, Dr Kabiru Shehu.
