The Kano Patriotic CSOs Coalition Forum (KPCF) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the growing political and social tensions in Kano State to prevent the situation from escalating into crisis.
The coalition made the call in an open letter dated October 8, 2026, addressed to President Tinubu, warning that recent developments surrounding the Kano Emirate, political activities and alleged inflammatory statements could heighten tension in the state.
The KPCF, which described itself as a coalition committed to peace, good governance, human rights and democracy, said Kano was currently at a critical stage requiring “urgent, impartial and preventive intervention” by the Federal Government.
The coalition expressed particular concern over a statement attributed to Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, Sarkin Dawaki Babba, saying statements by prominent traditional and community figures should promote peace, unity, tolerance and social cohesion.
It also referred to a viral video allegedly showing Hon. Aminu Abdullahi Warkal, an NDC candidate for the Kano State House of Assembly representing Gwale Constituency, displaying what appeared to be a pump-action rifle during a political gathering in Janbulo, Gwale.
According to the coalition, the Kano State Police Command subsequently invited the politician for questioning over the alleged incident, while stressing that the allegations remain subject to investigation and due process.
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The KPCF urged political, traditional, religious and community leaders, as well as their supporters, to exercise restraint and refrain from hate speech, threats, intimidation, incitement and actions capable of provoking violence.
The coalition also raised concerns over the recent Durbar organised by the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, during which violence was reportedly recorded and campaign posters and billboards bearing the identities of President Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf were allegedly destroyed.
It acknowledged reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero subsequently apologised to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing the gesture as important towards de-escalating tension, but said the apology alone might not address the broader concerns arising from the incident.
The group called for the circumstances surrounding the incident to be established and for anyone found culpable to be dealt with according to the law, irrespective of political, traditional or social status.
On the Kano Emirate dispute, the coalition urged political appointees and government officials at both federal and state levels to avoid inflammatory statements and partisan positions on matters before the courts.
It also appealed to all stakeholders to allow the judiciary to determine the legal questions surrounding the emirate dispute without political pressure, intimidation or public mobilisation.
Among its nine-point demands, the KPCF asked President Tinubu to direct security and intelligence agencies to closely monitor developments in Kano and take preventive measures against violence, intimidation, hate speech and destruction of property.
It further urged the President to ensure equal protection for political parties, campaign organisations and their supporters, investigate the destruction of campaign materials, hold perpetrators of violence accountable, and encourage traditional, religious, political and community leaders to publicly commit themselves to peace.
The coalition also called for an inclusive stakeholders’ dialogue involving the Federal and Kano State Governments, traditional institutions, political parties, security agencies, religious leaders, youths, women and civil society organisations.
The KPCF warned that Kano was too important to Nigeria to be allowed to descend into avoidable confrontation, noting that instability in the state could have implications for neighbouring states and the wider northern region.
“Kano belongs to all its people. Its peace must not become a casualty of political competition or institutional disagreements,” the coalition stated.
The open letter was signed on behalf of the KPCF by its conveners, Hassan Ibrahim Gama, Mustapha Muhammed Chiroma and Peter Hassan Tijani, with 100 civil society organisations and community groups listed as members or supporting organisations.
