Tension is currently brewing in the ancient city of Kano over who is to lead the important Jumat prayers today (Friday).
The newly reinstated Emir, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II had on Thursday through a ststement issued by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero revealed that Sanusi II will lead the jumat prayers.
However, the citty was thrown into confusion when another statement emanated from the camp of the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero indicating that he will lead the Jumat paryers by 12.30 pm on Friday.
The two royals have been locked in a war of wit over the throne of the Kano Emirate as the political camps of the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje who installed Ado Bayero and the current governor of the state, Mallam Abba Yusuf who reinstated Sanusi II continue to work to outdo each other in Kano.
Feelers from Kano indicate that Muslim faithful may not troupe out in large numbers as usual to the royal mosque to avoid being caught up in any crisis.
Since the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi II, security has been beefed up in Kano especially around the palace.
Neither the Kano State Government nor any security agency has issued any statement on the issue at press time.