The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has announced the appointment of emirs and chiefs for the seven new emirates he created, adding that the appointment which takes immediate effect was based on merit.
Penpushing reports that Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Humwashi Wonosikou, made this known in a statement that the appointment was as a result of their popularity and gave identities of the emirs
‘Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has approved the selection of 7 new Chiefs and Emirs for Chiefdoms and Emirates recently created. The newly selected Royal Highnesses are: -HRH Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu: Emir of Fufore, -HRH Barrister Alheri B. Nyako: Tol Huba, -HRH Prof. Bulus Luka Gadiga: Mbege Ka Michika, -HRH Dr Ali Danburam (MBBS, FWACP, FCCP): Ptil Madagali, -HRH Aggrey Ali: Kumu of Gombi,-HRH Ahmadu Saibaru: Emir of Maiha and -HRH John Dio: Gubo Yungur’, he wrote
Penpushing further reports that the statement added that the Governor has congratulated the new Majesties, emphasizing that their selections were based on merit and their popularity among the people, and urged them to be fair, honest, and responsible in their duties.
The Adamawa State House of Assembly it is recalled on December 10, 2024 passed the “Adamawa State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) and matters incidental thereto” bill into law, a day after the executive bill was presented to it.
Penpushing also reports that the Governor earlier on December 4, 2024 assented to the District Creation Law 2024, which created 83 new districts across the state, and signed the law on December 16, 2024, which empowers him to create new emirates and depose ‘incapacitated’ traditional rulers.
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