The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has issued a stern warning to traditional title holders in his domain, stating that those who engage in domestic violence will have their titles withdrawn.
Speaking at his palace on Monday while addressing visitors from the Development Research and Project Center (dRPC) and the Center for Islamic Civilisation and Interfaith Dialogue (CICID) under Bayero University, the Emir emphasized that Islam stands firmly against any form of violence against women.
"I never believe in beating women, and those who do, are not beating their wives with the intention of reforming them," Sanusi declared. "What we see today is even serious beating and injuring of women in name of reforming them."
The delegation was visiting the palace as part of a Ford Foundation-sponsored initiative aimed at encouraging Muslim religious leaders to take active stands against gender-based violence in northern Nigeria.
Emir Sanusi made it clear that all traditional rulers under his jurisdiction must respect and uphold women's rights, stressing that violence, regardless of justification, cannot be aligned with Islamic teachings.
His remarks contribute to ongoing efforts by religious and community leaders to confront harmful practices that are often disguised as discipline or moral correction in the region.
The Emir's stance represents a significant step in addressing domestic violence in northern Nigeria, where traditional and religious authorities hold considerable influence over social norms and behaviors.
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