There is a new twist regarding the dethronement saga. On Tuesday, July 2, the Sultanate finally broke its silence on the proposed amendment of Sokoto State Local Government Law 2008.
Recall that the Sultan spoke as the founder and executive director, Professor Ishaq Akintola alleged that the Sokoto Emirate Council amendment bill is an attempt to weaken the Sultanâs powers.
Speaking at the opening of the public hearing on the amendment of the law, the Saâin Kilgori, Dr. Muhammad Jabbi Kilgori, said the amendment would not strip the Sultan of his powers or functions.
As reported by Daily Trust, he noted that contrary to speculations, there is no issue between the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Saâad Abubakar and the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu.
Kilgori, who doubles as district head of Kilgori and council member of the Sultanate, said the Sultanate is aware of some enemies who are eager to create problem between the sultanate and the state government.
He made this statement days after Sultan spoke and the executive director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola alleged that the Sokoto Emirate Council amendment bill is an attempt to weaken the Sultanâs powers.
Meanwhile, the proposed amendment of Sokoto State Local Government Law 2008, if amended, the power of appointing district and village heads would be vested only in the governor, while the Sultanâs power would be reduced to recommendation of persons to be appointed for the two positions.
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that the vice president, Kashim Shettima, sent a strong warning to Sokoto state government led by Ahmed Aliyu.
At an ongoing event in Katsina state, Shettima warned Governor Aliyu against the move to depose Sultan Saâad Abubakar III.
As the plot to remove the Sultan thickens, the vice president maintained that the âSultan is an institution that must be guarded jealously at all cost.â
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
