Gov Yusuf Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Ganduje’s Independent Hisbah Organization
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has signed an Executive Order prohibiting the establishment of a private Hisbah Organization known as “Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi” in the state.
The private Hisbah group was recently established by the immediate-past Governor of the state,Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
The Executive Order named:”Kano State Government(Prohibition of ‘Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi’) Order 2025,was announced by the state Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Wayya, while addressing a news conference on Friday.
“WHEREAS the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), particularly Section 5(2), vests in the Governor the Executive Powers of the State, including the maintenance of public order and execution of State Laws;
“AND WHEREAS the Kano State Hisbah Board Law establishes the Hisbah Board as the sole and exclusive body authorised to coordinate Hisbah-related functions within Kano State,
“AND WHEREAS it has come to the attention of the Kano State Government that certain individuals and groups are undertaking recruitment, mobilization and organisation of persons into a body described as “Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi”, without lawful authority and in contravention of the Laws of Kano State;
“AND WHEREAS such conduct of recruitment, mobilization and organisation of persons into a body described as “Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi” creating parallel, unauthorised enforcement structures within the State constitutes an unlawful act capable of disturbing the peace, undermining statutory functions of the Hisbah Board;
“NOW THEREFORE in exercise of the powers conferred upon Me by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and all other powers enabling Me in that behalf, I Abba Kabir Yusif, the Executive Governor of Kano State, do hereby order as follows:
“This order may be cited as “the Kano State Government (Prohibition of the Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi) Order 2025.”
“It shall not be lawful for any person or group of persons to recruit, assemble, mobilize, train or deploy any person for the purposes of operating a parallel Hisbah or similar enforcement outfit in the State.
“It shall not be lawful for anybody to constitute, establish, form or promote any association, body, corps, formation or organisation in the name of Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi or by whatever name or description caliec.
“The formation of Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi is declared unlawful and it is prohibited from operating or carrying out any activity in the state. Any act done in furtherance of such Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi is hereby declared unlawful, illegal and void,” the order said.
The document further said that the Kano State Hisbah Board shall remain the sole legally recognised institution in the State.
“Accordingly, any impersonation of its authority, functions, uniform, symbol or activities is unlawful and prohibited,” it said.
The Executive Order also said that, “Pursuant to paragraph 2 of this order, the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and all relevant security agencies are hereby directed to:
“Investigate the organisers, sponsors and promoters of the so-called Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi:
“Halt all recruitment, training, mobilisation or related activities carried out under the Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahl;
“Take all lawful measures necessary to prevent a breach of peace arising from the activities such unlawful association, body, corps, formation or organisation by whatever name or description called.
“Members of the public are hereby notifled that participation In, support for-r affiliation with the Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahl constitutes violation of the laws of Kano State.
“Persons who have been recruited or approached for recruitment for the purposes of participating in the activities of the Independent Hisbah Fisabilillah shall disengage immediately and report to the nearest Security Agencies Division, Hisbah Office or Local Government Authority.
“Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Order shall be liable to prosecution under applicable laws enforce in the State for unlawful assembly impersonation of lawful authorities,establishment of unauthorized security or enforcement groups or any other relevant offence,” said.
The Commissioner said the Order “shall commence forthwith and shall be immediately Gazetted by the Kano State Government Printer.”