Hausa-speaking Nigerians residing and conducting trade in Sagamu township of Ogun State made a plea to the federal government on Tuesday, urging intervention in the crisis unfolding in Kano.
Their concern is rooted in the potential for widespread chaos, not only in the northern region but also in the southern and other parts of the country.
In a peaceful demonstration, the Hausa community in Sagamu voiced their demand for justice in light of the ongoing governorship election crisis in Kano State.
Despite experiencing relative peace in the southern region, they expressed apprehension that the absence of peace in Kano could disrupt the harmony enjoyed by Hausa communities in the diaspora.
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Several individuals from the northern community spoke to the media, expressing their fears that the Kano crisis might escalate further south if urgent and concrete measures were not taken to address the situation.
They emphasized the need for justice that would not only secure victory in the immediate conflict but also ensure lasting peace.
The protesters carried placards conveying their message, with inscriptions such as “Protect and Defend the Mandate in Kano,” and “We are Safe in the South, but Injustice in Kano May Breed Violence.”
The demonstrators stressed the importance of safeguarding the electoral mandate in Kano from being unlawfully seized under any pretext.
The sentiments on their placards included messages like “The Kano Problem May Extend to the South,” “Say No to Injustice, Prevent Anarchy in Kano,” “We Stand Firm Behind Our Mandate in Kano,” and “Justice for Peace in Kano.”
The overarching call was for the federal government to take decisive action to address the Kano crisis and prevent its potential spillover into other parts of the country.
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