Just in: Emir Sanusi Sacks Jumat Mosque Imam

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has ordered the removal of the Chief Imam of Limawa Jumat mosque in Kumbotso Local government Area of the state, Malam Salihu Muhammed with immediate effect.

The Imam was accused of flouting the monarch’s instructions on moon sighting and the eventual Eid prayer at the end of the last Ramadan fasting.

The Chief Imam was said to have sighted the moon by himself and conducted his own prayer a day after that of the Emir who doubles as both traditional and spiritual head of the Emirates.

The Emir lamented that the Imam did the same thing last year and was warned against it. It was owever, said that the Chief Imam was sacked for being adamant.

He said that Muhammed repeated the same action this year despite being warned against it last year, and he had no option but to replace him.

As at the time of the press, the sacked Imam has kept mum, refusing to comment on the matter.