Nigeria, May 25 -- The Kano State Council of Ulamas (Islamic clerics) has warned that the Kano emirate crisis could trigger a breakdown of law and order in the state

In a statement signed by its chairperson, Ibrahim Khalil, the council urged President Bola Tinubu to employ non-partisan measures to address the crisis.

"Therefore, it is imperative for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the state."

"While it is the purview of the State House of Assembly to enact laws for good governance, the State Government needs the cooperation and support of the Federal Government.

"The State Assembly amended the Kano State Emirates Law, and the Governor assented. One person took the case to court, claiming th...