Abdulmajid Mustapha, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, has been placed in a correctional facility following his remarks on a radio program addressing the potential reinstatement of the former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, by the state government. Popularly known as Dan-Bilki Commander, Mustapha targeted former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso in response to Kwankwaso’s statement about revisiting emirate laws and Sanusi’s previous dethronement.
In the broadcast aired on Monday, Mustapha asserted, “We are heading for a showdown with Rabiu Kwankwaso if he dares to interfere with the emirs. The public should be prepared to resist; we are set to rebel against the government until they safeguard the emirs. If they attempt it, there will undoubtedly be a state of emergency in Kano, and we are prepared to dispute with anyone.”
The day after his comments, on Tuesday, Mustapha was apprehended and subsequently brought before a magistrate court. He faced charges of disturbing public peace in Kano during the radio program, to which he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution, represented by Abdussalam Saleh, contended that Mustapha’s statements violated Section 114 of the Kano State Penal Code Law. In response, the defense counsel, Ibrahim Chedi, appealed to the court for the defendant’s release on health grounds.
