Gov Yusuf holds closed-door meeting with Rurum, Dan’agundi over Kano Emirate tension

Author: Nana IsmailPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
Gov Yusuf holds closed-door meeting with Rurum, Dan’agundi over Kano Emirate tension

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf held a closed-door meeting with House of Representatives member Rurum and National Productivity Centre Director-General Baffa Babba Dan’agundi regarding ongoing tensions over the Kano Emirate. The meeting took place Wednesday night at the Government House and lasted nearly two hours. Rurum and Dan’agundi arrived around 10:30 p.m. and met with Yusuf, but the exact topics discussed remain unconfirmed. The meeting drew attention as it followed the Kano government’s recent ban on Durbar processions and horse-riding activities in the metropolis, citing security concerns. Neither Rurum nor Dan’agundi confirmed or denied their attendance, describing the meeting as a family or political matter.

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