The balkanisation of the revered Kano Emirate in 2019, orchestrated by the former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, marked a significant turning point in the history of the centuries-old institution.
The subsequent threats of facts and instances of violence from Ganduje’s political supporters, and proponents of the Balkanised emirate raise serious concerns about democratic values, governance, and the rule of law.
Ganduje’s balkanisation and threats to facts:
Governor Ganduje’s assertion that the balkanisation law has been gazetted and irreversible is a troubling manifestation of the misuse of power. In a democratic society, laws are subject to change, amendment, or abolition based on the will of the people.
The issuance of threats of facts undermines the democratic principles that should guide the legislative process, fostering an environment where dissenting voices are silenced…
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