By Ayodele Oni
Stakeholders, mainly community leaders, have applauded the decision of the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani to create Hausa Royal Dynasty within Zazzau Emirate.
Described as a landmark decision with deep historical significance, Governor Sani, has approved plans to establish the Hausa Dynasty within the Zazzau Emirate.
A statement at #hausaactivist Senator Uba Sani, stated that “This move is widely seen as a bold step toward restoring historical balance, justice, and inclusiveness in the traditional leadership structure of Zaria.
“Since the Sokoto Jihad of the 19th century, the Zazzau Emirate has been dominated exclusively by Fulani ruling houses.
“At present, there are four recognized dynasties, all of Fulani origin: Fulata Borno – Gidan Barebari; Fulata Katsina – Gidan Katsinawa; Fulata Mali – Mallawa Dynasty and Fulata Silsibe – Gidan Sullubawa.
“For over two centuries, indigenous Hausa lineages—despite being the founders of the Zazzau Kingdom—have remained excluded from legitimate access to the throne.
“With governor Sani’s approval, a fifth royal house, to be known as the Hausa Dynasty (Gidan Hausawa), has been established.
“The primary objective is to ensure fairness, historical justice, and equal opportunity in the succession to the Zazzau throne.
“Crucially, this new dynasty will provide a legitimate pathway for descendants of Sultan Muhammadu Isiyaku Bawa Jatau, the original Hausa founder of the Zazzau Kingdom, to contest for the emirship of Zaria—an inheritance historically denied them.
“Many observers and hausas have praised the governor’s decision as courageous, reconciliatory, and long overdue. According to reliable insider sources, the process is already underway.
“Historical records confirm that Sarkin Zazzau Muhammadu Makau left no direct descendants. However, succession continued through the Jatau lineage:
“After the Fulani-led attack on Sarkin Zazzau Muhammadu Makau and his entourage during an Eid day assault in Zaria, Makau led a migration to the southern part of the Zazzau domain.
“Upon Makau’s death, he was succeeded by his brother Abu Jatau (Abuja).
“Abu Jatau was later succeeded by Abu Kwakwa, both sons of Sarkin Zazzau Malam Isiyaku Bawa Jatau (though from different mothers).
“These two rulers established the royal lineages that later became prominent in Zazzau–Abuja (Suleja).
“From this lineage descended Sarkin Abuja Mamman Gani, son of Abu Kwakwa. During colonial rule, Mamman Gani was deposed by the British and chose to return to Zaria, the ancestral homeland of his forefathers. At the time, Sarkin Zazzau Alu Dan Sidi Bamalli was on the throne.
“Historical accounts note that Mamman Gani and Alu Dan Sidi shared scholarly ties, having studied together in places such as Kontagora and other centers of learning. This relationship facilitated Mamman Gani’s resettlement in Zaria.
“He initially settled near Kofar Kuyambana, later moving closer to Albarkawa, then to Gidan Dutse, and finally back to Zage-Zage, the original ancestral home of the Jatau family.
“The recognition of a Hausa Dynasty in Zazzau represents a potential turning point in the emirate’s history one that acknowledges indigenous ownership, heals historical grievances, and promotes unity through justice.
“Many Hausas, historians, and community leaders have described Governor Sani’s decision as “an act worthy of praise”, emphasizing that true peace and legitimacy in traditional institutions can only be achieved through fairness and historical truth.
“This is not just a political decision it is a restoration of history.”
