Kontagora Emir Election: Niger State Governor calls for calm

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State in North Central Nigeria has enjoined the people of Kontagora Emirate to remain calm and patient as the process of electing a new emir commences.

The Governor who stated this on Sunday, during the three days Firdau prayer for the repose of the soul of the late Emir of Kontagora Alhaji Saidu Namaska, at the Emir’s palace Kontagora,  explained that the kingmakers would soon converge to start the process in accordance to the law as expected.

The Governor while praying to Allah to guide the Kingmakers in doing the needful in selecting someone that will continue with the good legacies of the late Emir, noted that the growth and development of the emirate should be given priority.

“I appeal to the people of Kontagora to be patient, whoever is going to be the next Emir, God has already destined but at the same time, it is also important for the Kingmakers to do the needful, take their time and go with the voices of the people and select the right Emir that will be beneficial to Kontagora Emirate”, he said.

The Governor however expressed gratitude to all those who shared with the Emirate in her moment of grief and prayed Allah to reward them all.

Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Traditional Council, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, represented at the 3 day prayers by the Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Ahmed Garba Attahiru said, they have no doubt lost a father but believe Allah will direct the kingmakers in the election of the new Emir.

Equally, the Sarkin Mallamai of Kontagora and former Military Governor of Kano State, Col. Sani Bello who also prayed for a successful process of selecting a new Emir, called on whoever will emerge the Kontagora monarch stool to accept it and see it as an act of Allah.

The Madawakin Kontagora, Alhaji Aminu Mohammed who is now coordinating the affairs of the Emirate before an Emir is elected, thanked the role played particularly by the Governor and all his support to the Emirate.

The late Emir of Kontogara ( Sarkin  Sudan) Alhaji Aliyu Namaska who was the longest-serving traditional  ruler in Northern  Nigeria,   spent 47 years on the throne  of Kontagora

The 3 days Fiddau prayers which was well attended attracted many Islamic scholars and dignitaries from within and outside the state.

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