The Oneh-Eh Nchia X of Eleme Kingdom, His Royal Highness King Appolus Chu, has commended the Gangwari Ganye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Umaru Adamu Sanda, for what he described as a reign marked by honour and dignity.

King Chu made the remarks during the 25th coronation anniversary of the Gangwari, held over the weekend in Ganye, Adamawa State.

The event, which marked a quarter-century since Alhaji Sanda ascended the throne, drew a wide range of dignitaries from across Nigeria and neighbouring African countries.

Among those in attendance were General T.Y. Danjuma (Rtd.); Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by the Minister of Regional Development; Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and former Minister of Water Resources, Ubadia Ndor.

Traditional rulers from Nigeria and neighbouring countries such as Gabon, Cameroon, and Ghana also graced the event.

Prominent among them were the Emir of Borgu, HRH Mohammad Haliru Dantoro; the Emir of Azara, HRH Kabiru Ibrahim Musa; the Oneh-Eh Nchia X of Eleme Kingdom, HRH King Appolus Chu; the traditional ruler of Akpajo, Oneh Eh Akpajo Sunday Obo; and High Chief Samuel Nwolu.

King Chu, who was the only traditional ruler invited to speak after the Vice President and the Governor of Adamawa State, praised the Gangwari Ganye’s contributions to his people and his role in elevating the image of the Ganye Emirate.

He noted that the monarch’s legacy has brought recognition not just to Adamawa State, but to Nigeria at large.

“A throne does not elevate itself; rather, it is the occupant who brings dignity and honour to it,” King Chu said in his goodwill message. He described the Gangwari as a symbol of purposeful leadership who has placed Ganye on the world map through his actions and service.

The ceremony featured cultural performances that highlighted the traditions of the Ganye people. One of the major moments of the day was the conferral of the emirate’s highest traditional title on General T.Y. Danjuma (Rtd.), who was named the Gangpa’an Ganye, meaning “The Ganye’s King of Shield.”

The gathering served as both a tribute to a traditional ruler’s enduring influence and a convergence of African royal heritage.