Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reinstated Jonathan
Paragua Zamuna as the substantive Chief of Piriga Chiefdom in the Lere Local
Government Area of the state, in compliance with the judgement delivered by the
Industrial Court in Kaduna.
Recall that the monarch was sacked by Governor
Nasir El-Rufai a few days before the end of his administration following the
recommendations from the state Ministry of Local Government Affairs which
relied on Section 11 of the Traditional Institutions Law No. 21 of 2021.
Not satisfied with his removal, the embattled chief
approached the National Industrial Court for redress.
On June 14, 2024, the court nullified the removal and
deposition of Zamuna as Chief of Piriga and stated that the action is null and
void.
It also issued an order restoring the claimant to his
appointment and office as the Chief of Piriga Chiefdom with all his salaries,
allowances and entitlements and benefits of the office thereof.
Speaking at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House
on Wednesday before handing Zamuna his appointment letter, Governor Sani said
that his administration believes in the rule of law, due process and justice.
Governor Sani, who congratulated the chief on his
reinstatement, advised him to treat all the people in his chiefdom equally,
without ethno-religious discrimination.
According to the governor, his administration gives equal
opportunities to all citizens and he urged Chief Zamuna to follow suit, adding
that it is the will of God to have created people differently but placed them
in the same geographic location.
“I am sure you have had time to reflect on the past. Lessons
from the past help in strengthening us and making us better leaders. You now
have a unique opportunity to serve your people with dedication, courage and
compassion.
“Our administration stands for the rule of law, due process
and justice. That is why we did not waste time in complying with the judgement
of the Kaduna State Industrial Court on the reinstatement of the Chief of
Piriga Chiefdom,” he said.
Responding, the Chief of Piriga thanked Governor Sani for
reinstating him to his throne, adding that there are 12 ethnic nationalities in
his chiefdom and they are all living in peace.
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