Emir Sanusi II: It was unnecessary – Peter Obi hails police for withdrawing invitation

Emir Sanusi II: It was unnecessary – Peter Obi hails police for withdrawing invitation

 Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has
hailed the Nigeria Police Force for withdrawing the invitation extended to the
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi.

 

Obi said the invitation was unnecessary and could have
further heightened an already inflamed situation.

Recall that the Emir was earlier summoned over an alleged
murder during last Sunday’s Sallah festivities in Kano.

 

The incident reportedly occurred after Sanusi returned home
from Eid prayers.

 

He had gone to the Eid prayer ground on foot but returned to
the palace riding a horse.

 

However, following public outcry against the development,
the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, withdrew the invitation
extended to Sanusi.

 

Egbetokun has in turn directed the Kano State Command of the
force to obtain Sanusi’s statement regarding the incident.

 

Reacting to the development, the former Anambra State
Governor, in a post on his X handle on Monday, hailed the decision to withdraw
the invitation.

 

Obi suggested that a decentralized approach to the matter
would encourage peace and public trust.

 

He said: “I would like to commend the Nigeria Police Force
for the wise and timely decision it took to withdraw the invitation extended to
His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II. In light of the current tensions within
our society, such an invitation was unnecessary and could have further
heightened an already inflamed situation.

 

“There is a fully functional police command in Kano, with
sufficient capacity to address such matters within the State. That is precisely
why we have senior-ranking officers, including Commissioners of Police and
Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs), to handle issues of this nature
appropriately at the state and zonal levels.

 

“Once again, I appreciate the decision to withdraw the
invitation. A decentralized approach would encourage peace and public trust.
-PO”

Source: Emir Sanusi II: It was unnecessary – Peter Obi hails police for withdrawing invitation

 - NigerianEye

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