The election of the new Emir of Zazzau was held Thursday
night in Kaduna.
The late monarch, Shehu Idris, passed away last Sunday.
In his honour, Kaduna State Government declared a 3-day
mourning period.
Idris ascended the position in 1975, succeeding Emir Muhammadu Aminu.
His successor will emerge from one of the three ruling
houses of the emirate.
The incoming King will have to be a descendant of Musa (the
first Emir of the Mallawa clan); or the descendant of Yamusa (the first Emir of
the Bare-bari clan); or the descendant of Abdulkarimu (the first Emir of the
Katsinawa clan).
All candidates were expected to express their interests
after the third day prayers for the late Emir.
Ahead of the process, seven princes declared their intention
to contest.
Two of the candidates are from the Bare-Bari clan, and the
Mallawa clan.
The five others are from the Katsianwa clan – Iya, Turaki,
Uban Gari, Dan Galadima, and Sarkin Kudu.
Five kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate Council voted.
They are Wazirin Zazzau – Ibrahim Aminu; Makama Karami –
Muhammad Abbas; Fagachin Zazzau – Umar Muhammad; Limamin Juma’a – Dalhatu Kasim
and Limamin Kona – Muhammad Aliyu.
The election had in attendance Secretary to the State
Government, the Head of Service, the Commissioner of Police, among others.
It was gathered that at least, seven criteria were adopted
for voting.
These include Minimum qualification (BSc or HND) – 15%;
Experience as a District Head – 20%; Experience in Public Service – 10%; No
proven adverse report – 10%; Relationship with the public – 15%; National Award
– 5% and Physical fitness – 10%.
Three of the kingmakers reportedly voted for Bashir Aminu –
Iyan Zazzau.
The chartered accountant and businessman, regarded as the
most popular candidate, has served the longest as a titleholder and District
Head in the emirate
Aminu Idris – Turakin Zazzau, and Muhammadu Munir Ja’afaru –
the Yeriman Zazzau, reportedly got one vote each.
Three sons of the late Emir who expressed interest are
Bashir Shehu Idris – Uban Gari; Sambo Shehu Idris – Sarkin Kudu; and Aimu Umaru
Idris – Dan Galadima.
The kingmakers have submitted their report to the state
government and are due to meet Governor Nasir El-Rufai Friday afternoon.
The names sent for “consideration and further necessary
action” are Bashir Aminu, Aminu Idris and Munir Ja’afaru.
The governor is expected to make an announcement on the
process.
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