Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umaru Faruq Bahago, has refuted report attributed to him calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to probe past leaders and administrations in the country.
This was contained in a statement signed on behalf of the Emir by the Secretary of Minna Emirate Council, Alhaji Garba Musa Kuta, and made available to Journalists on Saturday newsmen in Minna.
The reaction followed the widespread social media reports attributed to one of his Turbaned Chiefs, Hon. Musa Adamu Maikudi (Achaza) the Hadimin Minna, calling on President Bola Tinubu, to intensify his probe of past leaders and administrations in the country with a view to recovering looted funds.
The Emir was said to have been misquoted in social media reports during a citizenry sensitisation on the Federal Government Intervention Programmes at the State and Local Government Levels by the Office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation and National Orientation Agency(NOA) in Minna.
Alhaji Umaru Faruq Bahago restated his neutrality in the Politics of Niger State and the Country saying, “as a traditional ruler he is father to all and will not take sides with any group or social/political association”.
He reaffirmed his loyalty and unwavering support and that of his Emirate to the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
He urged the President to remain focused on his drive to reposition the economy of the country and not allow any issue to distract him from set goals.
The royal father said, “Our goal is to see that Nigeria progresses in all areas of human endeavour regardless of who, or which political party is in power in the Emirate, the State and the country”.
He charged all district heads and turbaned chiefs in his domain to also remain neutral urging them to refrain from commenting on issues on his behalf without seeking his prior approval or clearance.
He appreciated the new war by both the State and Federal Governments against banditry and terrorism in the State, particularly in his Emirate.
The Emir noted that the war if sustained, will enable the people to go back to their homes and continue with their farming activities or pursuit of their economic/business engagements without any fear of being attacked or killed.
He commended the developmental strides of the Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, adding that projects were already giving Minna and the entire Niger State a facelift, and prayed to God to help him( the governor ) achieve his vision for a new Niger.
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