By Umar Idris Shuaibu, Kano
Former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has suspended plans to establish an independent Hisbah outfit following widespread public misunderstanding of the initiative and advice from Islamic clerics and the state government.
The development was disclosed by a former Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board and close ally of Ganduje, Sheikh Harun Ibn Sina, in an interview with ‘The Historica Nigeria‘. He explained that the proposed independent Hisbah was misconstrued by members of the public, creating negative impressions about its purpose and intentions.
According to Ibn Sina, the initiative was conceived with good intentions and was never designed to undermine, rival, or create conflict with the existing Kano State Hisbah Command.
He noted that the growing misunderstanding surrounding the proposal raised concerns, which necessitated a reconsideration of the plan.
“We initiated it with good intentions. We are not fighting anyone, and we are not trying to create enemies or rivals for the current Hisbah,” he said.
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Ibn Sina added that respected Islamic clerics and religious leaders advised Dr. Ganduje and his associates to suspend the initiative in the interest of peace, unity, and social harmony, a recommendation that was subsequently accepted.
He further revealed that although the plan has been halted, the state government has accepted suggestions on how to re-engage sacked Hisbah personnel and reposition the existing Hisbah Command to function more effectively.
The former Hisbah chief clarified that the suspension of the independent Hisba plan does not affect the activities of the Ganduje Islamic Foundation, stressing that the foundation will continue to operate within its established mandate.
He also urged residents of Kano State to remain calm, assuring them that all decisions taken were aimed at preserving harmony and strengthening religious and social institutions across the state.