- Urge Nigerians to remain united
- Congratulate Tinubu, Gov Sule
By Francis Nansak, Lafia
The Yakanaje of Uke Kingdom, Dr Ahmed Abdullahi Hassan has vehemently kicked against the agitation for regional government, saying it will further divide Nigerians.
He called on Nigerians to live in peace and unity for the growth and stability of the Nation.
The monarch stated this in his palace while felicitating with the President Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor of Nasarawa State,Engineer Abdullahi Sule for marking the 25th years anniversary on the returned of democracy.
He congratulated the President on his one year in office as the Commander in Chief of the Nigerian Armed Force and president of Nigeria.
Further congratulated Governor Abdullahi Sule on his fifth years in office.
The traditional ruler revealed that the role of traditional rulers has helped in shaping democracy through continuous advocacy, support and abiding by the role of law.
He salutes the resilience, devotion and perseverance of Nigeria citizens who have demonstrated maturity in the sustenance of democratic government over years.
” I want to commend the President of Nigeria ,distinguished senator Ahmed Asuwaju for facing the reality of life in governance in trying to ensure check and balances in our society.And I pray to God to continue to give him the courage, peace and the vision to foster unity and to balance the socio economic livelihood of all Nigerians”
” So to answer one of your questions , those calling for regional government or separation of whatever form , are retrogressive elements who don’t know their history and don’t know the implications of what they are agitating for”
” As a citizen of Nasarawa State I will never allow myself to be part of any regional government to be control by a particular set of persons ,who are a cabal ,therefore I am advocating to all Nigerians to embraced peace ,unity and resist any attempt to put the country on flame in the guise of seeking justice” He advised.