The deposed Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad–Aminu, has petitioned the Kaduna State House of Assembly, seeking the reversal of the appointment of the 19th Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmad Nuhu-Bamalli.
In the petition sent to the assembly speaker, Yusuf Dahiru–Liman, the former Waziri accused the immediate-past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, of unlawfully installing Bamalli as Emir in November 2020 in violation of established traditions and state laws.
Ibrahim stated that the selection process conducted by the kingmakers was ignored, despite being carried out in accordance with the traditions and native laws of the Zazzau Emirate and the Chiefs Appointment and Deposition Law of Kaduna State.
According to him, the candidates nominated by the kingmakers for selection as Emir by the governor are Alhaji Bashir Aminu (Iyan Zazzau), Alhaji Muhammad Munir Ja’afaru (Madakin Zazzau, then Yariman Zazzau), and Aminu Shehu Idris (Turakin Zazzau).
“The current Emir, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, was not among the nominees submitted to the state government. His selection was an imposition by the former governor, a move that disrespected our traditions, customs, and the law,” the petitioner asserted.
Ibrahim also recalled how he was wrongly removed from his position as Waziri of Zazzau, arrested and arraigned without just cause, and another individual, Alhaji Inuwa Aminu appointed in his place.
The petitioner argued that the title is traditionally held for life and cant be removed without any justification.
He, therefore appealed to the lawmakers to “recommend the reversal of the appointment of Amb. Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli as Emir of Zazzau, reinstate him as the legitimate Waziri of Zazzau, order the payment of all salaries, allowances, and entitlements due to him from the date of his suspension, uphold and protect the customs and conventions governing traditional institutions in Northern Nigeria”.
“The imposed Emir’s appointment violates Kaduna State Gazette No. 9 Vol. 54 of 7th October 2020 and the traditions of Zazzau Emirate. This is a plea to restore order, justice, and the sanctity of our traditional heritage.”
