By Aminu Kutama
Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has warned that he will not hesitate to dethrone any traditional ruler found wanting, especially when it has to do with the needs of the people.
The Governor was speaking in Misau on Sunday during the presentation of staff of office and coronation of the 11th Emir of Misau, Alh Ahmed Sulaiman.
“Cases of kidnapping, banditry, insurgency and other violent crimes that are gradually spreading to the State from the neighbouring States must be checked with the cooperation of traditional rulers,” he stressed.
According to him, “Government will not hesitate to sanction any traditional ruler that is found to be supporting or refusing to report criminal activities in their areas of jurisdiction.
“In fact, I will not spare any traditional ruler found to be an accomplice in the committing of such retrogressive criminal activities anywhere in the State. People must learn to protect themselves from illegal aliens in their midst,” he added.
“I understand that the last time such an event took place in Misau was about 43 years ago. Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, ascended the throne of his forefathers after the death of the immediate past Emir of Misau, Alhaji Muhammad Manga III, in February 2015 after ruling for 36 years”.
“I’ll not only enjoin the Emir to emulate the conduct of the former Emir, but he should strive to improve upon them” .
The Governor also advised the Emir to strike a balance between tradition and modernity, while admonishing him to perfect the dynamics of the two, “Let me use this occasion to give the Emir some advice. Your Royal Highness should strike a balance between tradition and modernity. To this, you should be flexible and keep pace with the dynamics of the complexities of modern society while exercising your traditional authority”, the Governor said.
“It is my desire and hope that the reign of Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman as the 11th Emir of Misau, will witness peace and harmony, economic prosperity, and political stability,” Muhammad added.