By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad Kauran Bauchi, has promised to appoint a credible person from the Ningi Royal Family in line with the wishes of late Emir of Ningi Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya
The governor stated this when Islamic scholars offered a prayer for the repose of the soul of the late monarch.
Late Emir Yunusa Danyaya died last Sunday at the Expert Alliance Hospital in Kano. He had returned to Nigeria last Thursday after routine medical check up in Saudi Arabia.
Governor Muhammad, emirs and prominent personalities from within and outside Bauchi State have attended the special prayer session to mark three days after the demise of the late Emir.
The prayer session led by the Chief Imam of Bauchi Imam Bala Baban Inna asked Allah’s the almighty to forgive the shortcomings of the late Emir.
Senator Bala who extolled the virtues of the deceased promised that a credible person from the royal family as requested by the late Emir.
He said the late Emir’s contributions to the state and his commitment to peace and development will forever be remembered and pray to Allah to reward all his services to Islam, Humanity and to forgive his shortcomings.
Special Prayer for the remains of Late Emir of Ningi
Speaking on behalf of the state traditional institutions, the Emir of Bauchi Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu also prayed for Allah to grant eternal rest to the deceased.
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu, represented the state’s traditional institutions, offering prayers for the deceased’s eternal rest.
Race
The Krestnnews reports that the race for the Emirate of Ningi has officially begun following the recent death of the late Emir, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 88.
The emir, who had ruled for 46 years since ascending the throne in 1978, is being succeeded according to tradition, which requires that a new emir must come from one of the three ruling houses of the emirate.
The kingmakers have sent letters to the three eligible ruling houses-Gidan Mallam Hamza, Gidan Abubakar Danmaje, and Gidan Usman Danyaya-inviting applications from interested members of the royal family.
The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by Wazirin Ningi, Alhaji Ahmad Shuaibu, who leads the six-member council including the Chief Imam of Ningi and the district heads.
The Bauchi State Government has instructed the emirate council and the kingmakers to commence the selection process. Applications are being accepted from now until Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 6pm.
The kingmakers will screen the applicants and submit the names of three nominees to Governor Bala Abdukadir Muhammad, who will appoint the new emir from this shortlist.
While five princes are currently being considered as strong contenders, including Alhaji Yusuf Yunusa Danyaya (Danburam Ningi), Haruna Yunusa Danyaya (Chiroman Ningi), Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim Gurama (Danlawal Ningi), Alhaji Auwalu Isah (Danmajen Ningi) and Alhaji Zakarai Isa (Santurakin Ningi), no official details have been released regarding their applications or the process.
Governor Bala Abdukadir Muhammad has pledged to appoint a credible successor in accordance with the late emir’s wishes.
Meanwhile, tributes have continued pouring in since the late emir’s passing. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited the palace, where he described the late emir as a steadfast leader who maintained peace and development throughout his reign.
Atiku emphasised the monarch’s significant role in Nigeria’s political and social landscape.
The Sarkin Yakin Bauchi and District Head of Lame, Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Lame, lauded the late emir as a leader and peacekeeper who served with dedication and commitment.
He prayed for the governor to make a swift appointment and for the late emir to be granted paradise.
Professor Fatima Tahir, Vice-Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University of Gadau, extended her condolences to the late emir’s family and the Bauchi State community, praising his contributions to education and development.
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya also expressed his condolences, describing the late emir as an iconic figure known for his humility and dedication to peace and unity.
He urged the royal family to uphold the legacy of the respected monarch