By Janet Nyajon Audu
The Wukari traditional Council has formally announced the death of its paramount ruler Aku-Uka Dr. Shekarau Angyu Masa-Ibi Kuyyu 11 CON.
Aku-uka who was the Chairman Taraba state Council of Chiefs joined his ancestors weekend at the age of 84 having rule the ancient Kwararafa Kingdom for 45 years.
In a release signed by Jolly Agbu Masa-Ibi SA Media to the late Aku-uka said all traditional rites in accordance to the Jukun tradition which had since commenced, adding that the final tradition rites for the late Aku-uka’s transition from the Palace to “Puje” would be announced in due course.
Meanwhile, Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has expressed shock Over the demise of his Majesty Aku-uka of Wukari.
in a statement signed by his SA Media Bala Dan-Abu on Monday and a, copy made available to Oracle Reporters, said the late Aku-uka is prominent ruler not only in Taraba but Nigeria at large.
He described Dr. Shekarau Angyu Masa-Ibi as a foremost and Paramount Ruler whose reign united the people of the Kwararafa kingdom which brought peace and development to the entire state. ” His reign can be described as a period of self-discovery by the Jukun People of strategic place in history and role in the promotion of modern civilization in Nigeria and beyond” he said.
Ishaku also stated that the demise of Aku-uka at the time he was needed has robbed Taraba state and indeed Nigeria of benefits of his wise counsel which offered very generously in his capacity and as Chairman of the Taraba state council of Chiefs.
Ishaku prayed for the repose of his soul and enjoyed members of his family and Tarabans to take solace in God, maintaining that death is the sure end of every mortal.
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