Finally, Mohammed Barau appointed as the 7th Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora Emirate.

Finally, Mohammed Barau appointed as the 7th Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora Emirate. 

It would be recalled that with the demise of the sixth Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora, late Saidu Namaska, on Thursday, 9th of September 2021, the Executive Governor of Niger State Alh. Abubakar Sani Bello, had directed the Ministry for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftancy Affairs to conduct a transparent and aggregable election of the new Sarkin Sudan in line with the Customary Laws and Practice of the Kontagora Emirate.

However, some aggrieved contestants to the stool petitioned the Governor of Niger State alleging some irregularities in the selection process.

In response to the petition, the Governor acting on section 3(2) and 7 of the Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) Law of Niger State 1989 (as revised) held meetings with the Kingmakers and also consulted the State Council of Chiefs.

The Kingmakers during their interaction with the Governor affirmed that the selection followed the Customary Law of Kontagora Emirate and their decision was based on their own conviction without any undue influence.

In a statement by the Hon Commissioner for Local government and chieftancy Affairs the governor "...in line with the powers vested in him under section 3 subsection (1) of the Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) Law Chapter 19, Law of Niger State 1989 (as revised) and all other powers enabling him in that behalf has approved the selection of and appointed Mohammed Barau Kontagora as the 7th Emir (Sarkin Sudan) of Kontagora Emirate" the statement concluded.