Ganduje: IPSS Cautions Against Creating a Rival Hisbah Organization in Kano

The International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS) has issued a strong caution to stakeholders in Kano State, warning against the establishment of a separate Hisbah organization alongside the existing one. According to the group, introducing another enforcement structure with similar functions could destabilize public order and trigger unnecessary conflict across the state.

This warning follows a recent statement by former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who revealed his intention to create a new, independent Hisbah body. The plan, according to him, is aimed at reinstating about 12,000 former Hisbah personnel who were previously dismissed. These individuals would resume their religious and moral enforcement roles once the new agency is established.

Ganduje made this known while receiving the findings of a committee tasked with examining the conditions and challenges surrounding the affected Hisbah officers. He emphasized that the proposed structure would help restore their duties and strengthen community moral values.

However, the IPSS insists that forming a parallel religious enforcement unit may escalate tension, undermine security institutions, and trigger rivalry between groups performing similar functions. The organization urged leaders to prioritize stability, avoid actions that may weaken social harmony, and explore peaceful, structured solutions to reintegrate the dismissed employees.

For Kano State residents, experts, and policymakers, the debate continues as stakeholders weigh the potential implications for governance, security, and religious administration in the region.