Buba Galadima, a prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has raised critical questions over the treatment of traditional institutions in Nigeria, particularly in the wake of recent developments in Kano State involving the Emir, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
In an exclusive interview with VANGUARD, Galadima questioned the impartiality and selective approach of federal authorities, especially the police, regarding incidents involving traditional rulers across different regions of the country.
He cited the recent invitation of the Emir of Kano by the police following a violent incident during a Sallah procession in which a life was lost. Galadima queried whether the same measure would have been applied had the event involved a southern traditional ruler, such as the Oba of Lagos.
He argued that the move to summon the Emir was not only inappropriate but indicative of deeper political motives aimed at destabilizing the region. According to Galadima, the invitation formed part of a broader scheme to create tension and potentially justify the declaration of a state of emergency in Kano.
The NNPP chieftain pointed to a perceived imbalance in how federal institutions respond to issues in the North compared to other parts of the country. He emphasized that such actions not only discredit the neutrality of the police force but also highlight the political undertones in their operations.
The situation, he claimed, was being used to interfere with Kano’s traditional and political stability, particularly through attempts to impose leadership changes from outside the state.
In his words; “Do you think it is right to invite the Emir who was riding on a horseback, one kilometre away, to ask him what happened, and why somebody was killed during his procession? Nobody is talking. Can the IGP invite the Oba of Lagos when somebody is killed during an event where the Oba is present? But it is okay, it is Kano, let them go and kill themselves. Would You Like To Get More News? Just Click The Button Below.
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