Obi also suggested that a decentralized approach to the matter would encourage peace and public trust.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has applauded the Nigeria Police Force after it withdrew the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi.
The LP chieftain hailed the police on Monday, in a post he shared on his official X page.
Several media outfits had earlier reported that the Emir was summoned over an alleged murder during last Sunday’s Sallah festivities in Kano.
The incident reportedly occurred after Sanusi returned home from Eid prayers.
However, following public outcry against the development, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, withdrew the invitation extended to Sanusi.
Egbetokun in turn directed the Kano State Command of the force to obtain Sanusi’s statement regarding the incident.
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Reacting to the development via his verified social media handle, Obi praised the police for having a rethink.
He added that the invitation was unnecessary and could have further heightened an already inflamed situation.
The former Anambra State governor suggested that a decentralized approach to the matter would encourage peace and public trust.
Obi wrote: “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 decentralized approach would encourage peace and public trust.”
