Ganduje promises overhaul of Hisbah, as it deviates from main roles

Kano state governor Abdullahi Ganduje says the Hisbah—or Sharia
police—is deviating from its main function and would require an
overhaul of its board.

It comes amidst moves to sign into law Kano’s new family
law.

Ganduje spoke in Kano after contracting marriages for 70 couples
at a mass wedding.

“Government will not take it anymore, the wrong doings being
committed by the leadership of Hisbah,” he said

“The leadership that is expected to be guided by the teachings
of Qur’an and Hadith of the Holy Prophet (SAW) is being guided by
the opinions of some individuals.

“And unfortunately, the Hisbah leaders because of their
ignorance believe that praising people is the right thing to do.
This is unacceptable and government must address this problem,” he
said.

“Government has its role to play, Kano emirate council has role
to play and the entire Ummah also has roles to play. Hisbah being
an organisation established for societal reorientation has a
greater role in ensure full implementation of law.”

He said the Hisbah would have to be overhauled to help full
implementation of the family law.

Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, who conceived the Kano
State Family Law, said the law was meant to addresses challenges
affecting marriages in the state.

“The law, when implemented, will address so many issues related
to marriage including rampant divorce, inheritance, broken homes
and rights of divorcee on his former husband and rights of husband
over his ex-wife among other things,” said the emir.

The mass wedding is the 4th phase in Kano. A total 1,500 couples
have slated for mass weddings.

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