FIRDAU PRAYER: GOVERNOR ABUBAKAR SANI BELLO CALLS  FOR CALM AND CONTINUOUS PRAYER FOR KONTAGORA EMIRATE  


...PROCESS TO ELECT NEW EMIR TO COMMENCE SOON 

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has played host to many prominent personalities and other Muslim Ummah who were present at the three days Firdau prayer for the repose of the soul of the late Emir of Kontagora Alhaji Saidu Namaska, at the Emir's palace Kontagora. 

The event which was well attended, attracted many Islamic scholars and was characterized by special prayers from different Imams as well as recitation of the Holy Qua'arn. 

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello admonished the people not to relent in praying for the late Emir, his family and the entire people of Kontagora Emirate.  

He enjoined the people of Kontagora Emirate to remain calm and patient in the present situation as the process of electing a new emir will soon commence.  

He explained that the kingmakers would soon converged to start the process in accordance to the law as expected. 

The Governor while praying to Allah to guide the Kingmakers in doing the needful in selecting someone that will continue with the good legacies of the late Emir, noted that the growth and development of the emirate should be given priority.  

"I appeal to the people of Kontagora to be patient, whoever is going to be the next Emir, God has already destined but at the same time, it is also important for the Kingmakers to do the needful, take their time and go with the voices of the people and select the right Emir that will be beneficial to Kontagora Emirate", he said. 

He expressed gratitude to all those who shared with the Emirate in her moment of grief and prayed Allah to reward them all. 

Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Traditional Council, Alh. Yahaya Abubakar, represented by the Emir of Kagara, Alh Ahmed Garba Attahiru said, they have no doubt lost a father but believe Allah will direct the kingmakers in the election of the new Emir. 

Sarkin Mallamai Kontagora and former Military Governor of Kano State, Col. Sani Bello also prayed for a successful process of selecting a new Emir when the time comes while calling on whoever will emerge the new Emir to accept it and see it as an act of Allah. 

The Madawakin Kontagora, Alh Aminu Mohammed who is now coordinating the affairs of the Emirate before an Emir is elected, thanked the role played particularly by the Governor and all his support to the Emirate.  

Former governor of Niger State, Dr. Mua'zu Babangida Aliyu, some members of National and State Assembly as well as other dignitaries were at the three days Firdau prayer. 

Mary Noel-Berje 
Chief Press Secretary to
The Governor of Niger State.