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Orkar’s coup d’etat inspired formation of Islamic Forum – Gen. Daku
Nasiru Yusuf
A former military governor of Kano state Ahmad Daku said the botched coup d’etat orchestrated by Gideon Orkar in 1990 was the major reason behind the formation of the Islamic Forum of Nigeria.
Mr Daku, a retired military general revealed this on Sunday during 36th Annual General Meeting of Islamic Forum of Nigeria held in Kano.
On April 22, 1990, Orkar staged a violent coup against the government of former military president Ibrahim Babangida.
However, Orkar and 41 other conspirators were convicted of treason and subsequently executed by a firing squad on July 27, 1990.
Gen. Daku recalled that, the coup plotters’ pronouncement of expelling predominantly Muslim core Northern states of Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Bauchi and Borno from Nigeria, necessitated late Hassan Usman-Katsina, Aminu Dantata and other Northern intellectuals to set up Islamic Forum of Nigeria.
According to him part of the objectives of the forum was to champion Islamic cause, promote unity and youth empowerment.
In his remarks, Executive Secretary of the forum, Salisu Shehu said they had conducted series of Ramadan lectures on dangers of drugs abuse, ways of combating it, and moral decadence.
“The forum on Sunday 27th October, 2019, held interactive meeting with Islamic Organizations in Kano state over the Kano-9 kidnapped and abducted children. The meeting lasted for about three hours and was attended by 34 representatives from 21 Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and Faith Based Organisations (FBOs).
Salisu Shehu, secretary of Islamic Forum of Nigeria
“Furthermore, the forum submitted memorandum to the commission of inquiry into the cases of missing persons in Kano state. Subsequently, the commission invited the forum and Alhaji Hussaini Ibrahim, Alhaji Ado Muhammad and Alhaji Sale Adamu Kwaru attended and defended the submission,” Mr Shehu revealed.
The executive secretary, who advocated for reviving religious values, recalled how Muslims were perceived as most upright and morally sound among Nigerians due to their honesty and hard work.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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