Kano Governor Condemns Indecent Pants Display Protest

KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has strongly condemned the indecent display of underwear by some youths during the recent official visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing the act as disrespectful, unacceptable and a clear breach of cultural and religious norms.

NaijaChoice News reports that the governor made the condemnation during a special prayer session held at the Government House on Sunday, where 4,444 Quranic reciters gathered to seek divine intervention for peace, stability and prosperity in Kano State and the country at large.

The incident, which occurred during the First Lady’s visit to the state on April 23, 2026, reportedly involved some women and youths believed to be members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who displayed pants in what was widely seen as mockery of Governor Yusuf’s political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, Governor Yusuf distanced himself, his administration and the entire people of Kano State from the embarrassing conduct.

“This behaviour is a deviation from the values underpinning my administration’s Kano First Agenda. Such actions contradict Islamic teachings on modesty and respect for authority,” the governor was quoted as saying.

He warned the youths involved to desist from such acts, stressing that any conduct capable of tarnishing the image of Kano would not be tolerated. The governor also cautioned politicians against exploiting young people for selfish political gains.

“Our youths should be symbols of hope and development, not tools for mockery or moral decadence,” Yusuf declared, urging political actors to promote decency and focus on policies that advance the state rather than dragging the youth into moral decadence.

He called on those responsible to seek forgiveness from God and tender an unreserved apology to the people of Kano State for the embarrassment caused.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding Kano’s reputation as a centre of discipline, hospitality and religious devotion, while prioritising youth mentorship and cultural preservation.

In his remarks at the prayer session, the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, represented by Alhaji Aliyu Harazumi, assured that the emirate would continue to organise similar Quranic recitations to promote lasting peace in the state.

Several Islamic scholars who spoke at the event also stressed the need for moral discipline and collective responsibility in sustaining peace and unity across Kano State.

The special prayer session, described as the third in the series for lasting peace, formed part of ongoing efforts by the Yusuf administration to combat insecurity and foster unity through spiritual means.

Governor Yusuf’s swift condemnation has been welcomed by many residents who described the incident as an isolated act that does not represent the values of the people of Kano.