Kano moves to resolve conflict in Yoruba community, inaugurates committee

The Kano State Government on Thursday inaugurated a Reconciliatory Committee to address the growing conflict within the Yoruba community in the state.

The committee was inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdullahi Bichi, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

“The state government is disturbed about the leadership crisis among members of the Yoruba community, hence the need to urgently resolve the situation,” Dr. Bichi said.

He stated further that the committee, which comprises academics and a representative from the Kano Emirate Council, was mandated to resolve the conflict between the Oba’s group and the Aare group.

According to him, the committee’s terms of reference include inviting the conflicting parties to address the crisis, receiving written/oral submissions from relevant associations, interest groups, and individuals.

Others are dialoguing with organizations and institutions, such as the Kano Emirate Council, Identifying the immediate and remote causes of the crisis, offering solutions and recommendations.

The committee was given four weeks to submit its report to the state government for necessary action.

Responding on behalf of other members, the committee chairman, Prof. Usman Muhammad, pledged to deploy effective conflict resolution strategies to address the problem.

Also speaking, the co-chairman, Dr. Ransom Bello, commended the state government for giving them the opportunity to serve in the committee.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Inter-community Relations for Yoruba Affairs, Abdussalam Abiola, called on the Yoruba community to cooperate with the committee and make sacrifices to ensure peace in the state.