Former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the withdrawal of invitation to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II.
In a post on his official X account, @PeterObi said such an invitation was unnecessary and could have further heightened an already inflamed situation.
He said: “I would like to commend the Nigeria Police Force for the wise and timely decision it took to withdraw the invitation extended to His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II.
“In light of the current tensions within our society, such an invitation was unnecessary and could have further heightened an already inflamed situation.
“There is a fully functional police command in Kano, with sufficient capacity to address such matters within the State.
“That is precisely why we have senior-ranking officers, including Commissioners of Police and Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs), to handle issues of this nature appropriately at the state and zonal levels.
“Once again, I appreciate the decision to withdraw the invitation. A decentralised approach would encourage peace and public trust.”
