Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the appointment of Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga as the new Emir of Funakaye.
The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Commissioner, Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo.
The appointment is based on the recommendations of the kingmakers of the Funakaye Emirate Council and due consultations In fulfilment of a section of the Gombe State Chieftaincy Law, which gives the governors the right to appoint a replacement for the late Emir, Muazu Muhammad Kwairanga III, who died on 27th August 2022.
Presenting the letter of appointment to the new monarch at the Emir’s palace in Bajoga, Funakaye Local Government Area, Mr Jala charged the royal father to embrace all and sundry in his domain and build on the legacies of his predecessors.
“Almighty Allah has chosen Yakubu Muhammad Kwairanga as the next emir of this blessed Emirate from among many other eligible candidates from the royal family, as such I am appealing to the entire Funakaye Community to support and rally round the new monarch,” said Mr Jalo.
He gave assurances that the Governor Yahaya-led administration would continue to accord special recognition and respect to the traditional institution, in view of its role in the maintenance of peace and social cohesion.
The Commissioner wished the new Emir a peaceful reign and that the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the new emir would be held at a later date.
The newly appointed monarch is a younger brother to the late Emir Muazu Muhammad Kwairanga III.
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