Breaking: Governor Ganduje avoids Kano Sallah durbar

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The Kano state governor, His Excellency Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has notified the Kano Emirate council that he will not be able to attend this year’s Sallah durbars – Hawan Daushe and Hawan Nasarawa organized by the Council under Emir Sanusi II.

This was contained in a statement dated Tuesday and released by the Director Special duties, office of the Secretary to the state government, which was addressed to both the Emirate Council, Commissioner of police, and the Director Department of State Security (DSS).

Governor Ganduje cited some pressing official engagements as reason for not attending the durbar.

“While regretting any inconvenience this may have caused the Council, it’s hoped that His Royal Highness will have a successful Sallah celebrations.” Ganduje said.