- The Hausa community in Ibadan, Oyo state, is embroiled in a leadership dispute, with the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in the 17 southern states supporting Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin
- Maiyasin was suspended by Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Zungeru, for allegedly disrespecting the Olubadan of Ibadanland
- However, the council argues that Zungeru did not have the power to suspend Maiyasin and asked Olubadan to intervene to prevent potential unrest
Ibadan, Oyo state – The Hausa community in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, is battling a leadership tussle as the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers and Chiefs in the 17 southern states took a side.
The council, according to Punch, on Saturday, November 4, said Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Zungeru, lacks moral and constitutional rights to suspend the Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin, from office.
