The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, is set to kick off the customary Sallah horse-riding events, known as Hawan Daushe and Hawan Nassarawa, on Thursday and Friday respectively. This announcement came from Sarkin Dawaki Babba, a senior palace official, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, who confirmed that security forces have approved the traditional festivities.
Speaking on Wednesday, Dan’agundi revealed that the Hawan Daushe procession would see the Emir traversing the city center, deliberately avoiding the main Kano Emir’s Palace, which is currently under the occupation of the 16th Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II. He added, “We have written to the police, and they have not said we shouldn’t carry out the exercise, so we are going to do it accordingly in a more peaceful way, starting from the Nassarawa Emir Palace to Kofar Nassarawa back to his home.”
On Friday, the route will shift, passing through state roads to Fagge and then to Mandawari, where the Emir will pause to prevent overcrowding given the anticipated large number of supporters. Dan’agundi assured the public that the events would be conducted peacefully and orderly, with supporters already cautioned against any actions that could lead to unrest.