The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has commended the Nigeria Police Force for withdrawing the invitation earlier sent to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II.
Obi commending the police for its “wise and timely decision” said the invitation to the Emir was unnecessary in the first place.
In a statement posted on X, on Monday, April 7, Obi said with the current tension across the nation such an invitation could have heightened an already inflamed situation.
He wrote, “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,” Obi added.