The Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Faruq Bahago, has cautioned all district heads and turbaned chiefs in his kingdom to remain neutral and refrain from commenting on issues on his behalf without seeking his prior approval and clearance.

The Emir’s warning was contained in a statement signed and issued to journalists by the Secretary of the Minna Emirate Council, Alhaji Garba Musa Kuta, on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

The royal father was reacting to news reports circulating on social media attributed to one of the turbaned chiefs in the emirate, Musa Adamu Maikudi (Achaza), the Hadimin Minna.

Maikudi was quoted in news reports during a citizenry sensitization event, calling on President Tinubu to intensify the probe of past Nigerian leaders and administrations in the country with a view to recovering looted funds.

The event was to sensitise citizens on federal government intervention programs at the state and local government levels, organised by the office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation in Minna.

The monarch noted that he was neutral concerning matters of politics in Niger State and the country, adding that as a traditional ruler, he was a father to all and would not take sides with any social or political group.

Alhaji Faruq reaffirmed his and the emirate’s unwavering support for the administration of Tinubu and enjoined the President to remain focused in his drive to reposition the country’s economy.

He said, “Our goal is to see that Nigeria progresses in all spheres of human endeavour regardless of who or which political party is in power.”

The emir commended the ongoing war against banditry and terrorism in the state, particularly in Minna emirate, to safeguard communities whose major activities were farming.

He lauded Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago for his developmental strides, urging the people of the state to support his administration so as to enable him to provide more dividends of democracy for the betterment of the citizenry.