From Abdullahi Adamu Gusau
In a bid to ensure lasting peace and harmonious coexistence among the various heterogeneous ethnic and religious groups in the troubled areas of Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro local government areas, Bauchi state government has evolved practicable measures to change the” hitherto destructive and acrimonious trajectory in the area by establishing a proper mechanism that will lead to the creation of a Sayawa chiefdom that would be acceptable and embraced by all stakeholders for peace to reign in the affected areas.”
According to a press release issued by the Special Adviser (media) to the governor, Mukhtar Gidado that the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed made
consultations with key and relevant stakeholders established a committee to suggest to government the modalities for the implementation of the reports of Justice Babalakin, Shehu Awak, Justice Bala Umar commissions of enquiry as well as the Bauchi State House of Assembly Law on the creation of the Sayawa Chiefdom.
While Government is doggedly pursuing this noble attempt, which other administrations failed to implement, it will not and cannot allow anybody or group to become “law unto themselves” and even appoint traditional rulers without resort to, nor with the approval of the government. It was this defiance and total disregard to the constituted authorities that has been causing lots of crisis leading to the loss of lives and property in the area.
Government has taken appropriate steps to assert the authority of the State and has taken the matter to court for adjudication. It is imperative at this juncture, to call everyone to await the decision of the court of law, even as government is ready to deal decisively with anybody that seeks to incite or undertake any action that could lead to a breakdown of law and order.
