Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the conduct of some youths who reportedly displayed their undergarments during the recent official visit of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, describing the act as disgraceful and contrary to the state’s values.
The governor said he had distanced himself, his administration, and the people of Kano State from the incident, insisting that such behaviour does not reflect the culture and traditions of the state.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
According to the statement, Yusuf made the remarks during the Third Special Prayer for Lasting Peace held at the Government House, where 4,444 Qur’anic reciters gathered to pray for peace, stability, and prosperity in Kano and Nigeria.
The governor described the incident as a disturbing departure from the principles of his administration’s Kano First Agenda, stressing that such actions undermine the moral values the government seeks to uphold.
He further noted that the behaviour contradicts the teachings of Islam, which emphasise modesty, discipline, and respect for constituted authority.
“Our youths should be symbols of hope and development, not tools for mockery or moral decadence,” Yusuf was quoted as saying.
He urged political actors to lead by example and refrain from promoting a culture of insults or inciting young people toward indecency.
“I urge my fellow politicians to lead by example, cease the culture of insults, and focus on the Kano First Agenda rather than inciting our children toward indecency,” he added.
Yusuf also called on the youths involved to seek God’s forgiveness and tender an apology to the people of Kano for the embarrassment caused, warning politicians against exploiting young people for actions capable of damaging the moral fabric of society.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth mentorship, discipline, and the preservation of Kano’s cultural heritage, noting that the state would continue to uphold its reputation as a centre of hospitality, religious devotion, and respect for elders and leaders.
In his remarks, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, represented by Alhaji Aliyu Harazumi, said the emirate would continue to organise similar Qur’anic recitations to promote lasting peace in the state.
Islamic scholars who spoke at the event included Sheikh Nasir Kabara, Sheikh Ali Dan Abba, Sheikh Jamilu Al-Qadiri, Sheikh Bala Kalarawi, Prof. Abdallah Pakistan, and Sheikh Maihula.
