Fintiri Breaks 250-year Jinx, Coronates Seven New Emirates, Chiefdoms in Adamawa

Daji Sani in Yola

The vacuum believed to have been created by the British during colonial era in Adamawa State concerning emirates and chiefdoms have come to end.

The agitations by some communities who had alleged that some chiefdoms were marginalised and left in the hands of the Adamawa Emirate for colonial administration conveniences have reasons to be joyful following the creation of the seven emirates and chiefdoms by the State House Assembly which was assented in law and implemented by the governor

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State had promised during his elections campaign to carry along all nationalities that made up the state.

During the signing of the bills into law saw coronations and the presentation of staffs of offices, speaking at the various events of the coronations and presentations of staffs of office, the governor said the reason for the creation was to harness and curb security challenges and promote cultural heritage that would foster peace and unity in the state.

Fintiri and his government machineries for the past three weeks now were going round the seven Emirates and Chiefdoms to present to Emirs and Chiefs, staff of office.

The governor started with the Emir of Fufore Emirate, Alhaji Sani Mohammed Ribadu, Gubo of Yungur Chiefdom, Johnson Dio Matalo , then to Emirates of Mahia, Alhaji Ahmadu Saibaru  new kumu of , Gombi Chiefdom,Aggrey Ali  and for Huba of Hong Chiefdom is Toi Alheri Bulus Nyako , presented to Ptill Madagali, Dr Ali Danburam in Madagali Chiefdom and lastly Michika Chiefdom were all presented with staff of their offices.

However, the governor also dispelled a mischievous misrepresentation circulating on social media that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has removed all District Heads and title holders.

However, the Governor has only directed concerned District Heads that have traditional titles from their previous traditional councils to drop those titles and pledge loyalty to their new Chiefs and Emirs.

Fintiri said this directive affects only those who have titles from their former councils and is actually a part of the governor’s efforts to promote harmony and unity among the traditional institutions in the state.

With the creation of new Chiefdoms and Emirates, District Heads who have titles from their former councils are expected to seek titles that align with their cultural traditions and heritage from the rightful custodians of their culture.

He added that Emirs and Chiefs of new Traditional councils that wish to confer new traditional titles on their District Heads should seek approval to do so.

It’s unfortunate that some individuals have resorted to using AI to twist what the governor said in order to spread misinformation and tarnish the image of the governor and the government. The Governor’s policy aims to promote cultural preservation, unity, and progress in Adamawa State.