Why Emir Of Kano Was Absent At Yusuf Buhari’s Wedding – Traditional Ruler

Aminu Bayero, the Emir of Kano, was on Friday, absent at the well-attended wedding ceremony of the daughter of his brother, Nasir Ado-Bayero, in Bichi, Kano State.

Yusuf, President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, married Zahra Ado-Bayero, at her father’s palace in Bichi.

However, the absence of emir of Kano at the grand event attended by former President, Goodluck Jonathan, ex-vice President, Atiku Abubakar, governors, ministers and dignitaries across the country is said to have raised questions.

Daily Nigerian quoted sources as saying that the emir of Kano had requested the father of the bride, who is his immediate younger brother, to allow the wedding take place in Kano.

But the emir of Bichi was said to have turned down the request and insisted on holding the event in his “domain”.

It was reported that although the emir of Bichi occasionally holds court in Bichi town, he resides with his entire family in Kano.

According to the publication, Magaji Galadima, who holds the title of Kachallan Kano, disclosed that there is no cause for concern over the Kano emir’s absence at the occasion.

Galadima argued that traditionally, emirs do not attend weddings, even if their sons or daughters are involved.

“It is a long standing palace tradition that disallows emirs from attending wedding. There is absolutely no ill-feelings among the two emirs. His Highness, the Emir of Kano is simply respecting that tradition.

“Well, due to changes in our society today, some emirs break this tradition for political expediency, filial attachment or any other reason they deem important”, Galadima was quoted to have said.

He noted that the emir of Kano will attend the coronation of his brother scheduled to take place on Saturday.

“To further tell you that there is absolutely no hostility between them, His Highness will attend the coronation of His Highness the Emir of Bichi tomorrow. This is because the tradition allows emirs to attend coronation.

“If you could remember, former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was absent at his daughter’s wedding despite the fact that it took place at the palace. What he only did was to host some guests at his library shortly after the wedding,” he added.