Musa Gana Ruling House Calls On Governor Al-Makura To Review Gazette NO 13 of 1986

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Rabiu Omaku

Following the demise of the respected Emir of Lafia,Alh.Dr.Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 and preparation for the selection of his successor, the family of Musa Gana rulling House of Ungwar Galadima Lafia, Nasarawa state has appealed to governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state to as matter of urgency review gazette number 13 of 1986.

Chairman of the group urged the state government to stall the selection and confirmation process for the stool of Emir of Lafia.

The statement was signed by the chairman Muhammad Jibrin Mamman Ladi, and 24 others on behalf of the Musa Gana ruling House.

Gana ruling House also appealed to the government to direct the review of the selection procedure and eligibility requirement contained in the purported Gazette (Gazette No. 13 P.S.N12, 31st July 1986).

It said based on the historical facts that Lafia as it is today was founded in 1804 by great descendants ‘ the Bare- bari people ‘ otherwise known as Kanuri led by Jaji who came from Kukawa in Borno Sate of Nigeria ruled Lafia for years.

“These Kanuri Royal warriors who were led by Jaji include: Dunama the 1st emir of Lafia from 1804-1809, Musa Danjaji the 2nd emir of Lafia ruled from 1809-1814, then Umar Sanda ruled from 1814- 1819.

However, it said Laminu ruled from 1819-1844 then Musa Gana rose from Makaman Lafia and ascended the throne as the 5th emir of Lafia and served between 1844-1849″

“Other members of the Musa Gana Ruling house, who contested for the stool of the Emir of Lafia at different times and eventually served as Madawaki of Lafia were Muhammadu Diwi, the 1st Madawakin Lafia, Umar the son of Muhammadu Diwi and Musa Tsoho who also served from 1868-1873 during the reign of Umar Dalla Dunama, they all fought to become the emir but lost.

The statement added that it is apparent from the above undisputed history that the afore-mentioned persons were amongst the founders of Lafia. Therefore, Lafia was collectively founded by a group of Kanuri Royal warriors some of whom have ruled emirate in history.

“The case would have been different if Dunama Ruling house was the only one that founded Lafia, the five ruling houses are eligible to contest the vacant stool of emir of Lafia.

Morerover that the traditional leadership of northern Nigeria is founded on historical antecedents and not anchored on the whims and caprices of some few advantaged elements.

Thereby submits that the purported 1986 Gazette which only recognizes Dallah Dunama and Ari Dunama as the only ruling houses eligible to participate in the contest for the stool of the Emir of Lafia is unjust.

It revealed that the gazette was not  only colloquial but invalid and unpopular as it is the product of the findings of administrative commission of inquiry specially set up to serve parochial interest.

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