Following the ongoing Kano Emirate crisis which two Emirs are holding unto the throne, and the attendant tension it has been generating since then, a coalition of civil society organizations in the state
has called on the United States of America and other members of the international community to impose visa restrictions on Governor Abba Yusuf and members of his cabinet.
The group under the auspices of Save Kano Coalition alleged that some actions by the governor in the ongoing crisis has brought divisions amongst citizens in the state.
The coalition said they are worried over the security of the state, and that the tussle has triggered chaos that may lead to break down of law and order.
According to group, the crisis could also lead to open confrontation between supporters of the governor, the two paramount rulers and law enforcement agencies.
In their petition letter dated June 28, 2024, and signed by its convener, Aminu Abdullah, the Coalition appealed to the United States ambassador to sanction governor Abba Yusuf-led government in Kano State until he brings a halt to all anti-democratic practices.
“We equally demand that travel ban and visa restrictions be placed on the governor and top members of his cabinet.
“We call for the Kano government to be blacklisted from grants and partnership by international organisations and development and or donor agencies whose interests can no longer be guaranteed in the volatile environment which the government has created with their own hands,” the letter partly read.
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