Attai Audu Jos
Bashar communities development association (BACODA) Wase local government area council of Plateau state has frowned at the suspension of their royal highness Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Isa, Rekna of Bashar by Plateau State government .
Alhaji Yunusa Ali secretary BACODA at a press conference in Jos at the weekend called on Plateau State government to change the decision of the suspension as the election of the king of Bashar Alhaji Idris was properly done according to the law and tradition of the people.
He said even though the king of Bashar Rekna has been asked by the state government to step down, they passionately appealled to the government to re access the the situation and kindly withdraw this directive for the interest and well being of the Bashar Chiefdom.
Going memory lane, they highlighted the long standing traditions of Bashar Chiefdom which stipulated that in the absence of Rekna, in respective of the circumstances the Madakin Bashar automatically assume leadership responsibilities. Saying this tradition must be respected and upheld as they are worth what binds their Chiefdom together in terms crisis or adversity such as they are currently contending with even though absolutely avoidable in the first place
The group requested the government neutrality on the porpoted contentious advance by selected individuals boasting on government patronage on the stool of Rekna of Bashar
They said they were disturbed that Bashar Chiefdom has been singled out for this treatment even when “we are aware of numerous chieftaincy complains state wide deserving attention which has not been attended to.”
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“We have no similar report of an instruction issued for any chief to step aside while investigations are on going as is the current with Bashar Chiefdom “
According to them, this perceived disparity in treatment generate concerns and inquiries regarding in impartiality, fairness and justice.
They recommended that the state government exercise judiciousness and ensure consistent application of procedures to prevent perception of partiality or impropriety.
They called on governor Mufwang to ensure Justice in this matter, stand by the oath he took to protect his people without fear, or favour or ill will nor allow any sentiment to affect his official decisions saying we urged that the dignity attached to their long cherished tradition of Bashar people be respected in all official decisions.
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