By Suleiman Anyalewechi
Haruna Yunusa Danyaya has emerged the 17th Emir of Ningi Bauchi state.
The new Emir is the eldest son of the late 16th Emir of the Emirate, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, who passed on last week Sunday August 25, 2024 at the age of 88.
The late Emir died at a medical facility in Kano, where he was rushed after returning from Saudi Arabia. He reigned for 46 years. He was installed in 1978.
The appointment of Haruna as the new Emir was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Bala Muhammad on Media and Publicity Comrade Mukhtar Gidado.
“This decision is in exercise of the powers conferred on him ( Governor Bala Muhammad ) by cap 24 item 3 ( 1) of the laws of Bauchi state of Nigeria ( Appointment of Emirs/Chiefs and Depositions of 1991) and the recommendation of the Kingmakers.”
The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government SSG, Barr. Ibrahim Mohammed Kashim.
The Government expressed its confidence in the new Emir’s abilities to continue the legacy of his late father in fostering unity, peace and development in the Ningi Emirate and Bauchi state as a whole.
“Bauchi state Government under the inspirational leadership of Governor Bala Mohammed remains committed to supporting the traditional institutions in the state as they play a crucial role in maintaining peace and progress in our communities” the statement partly reads.
The Source reports that the process for the appointment of the new Emir effectively began on Thursday, August 29, with interested aspirants submitting their applications to occupy the first class royal throne .
The aspirants were drawn from the three ruling houses of Gidan Usman Danyaya, where the late Emir hailed from, Gidan Abubakar Danmaje and Gidan Mallam Hamza.
The expression of interests followed a formal call for applications from interested aspirants by the Emirate’s Kingmakers.
The new Emir, who 68 years, according to the statement, is happily married with children.
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