New law empowers governor to depose ‘incapacitated’ traditional rulers

New law empowers governor to depose ‘incapacitated’ traditional rulers

A new emirate law has empowered the Adamawa State Governor to depose any traditional ruler ‘incapacitated’ to discharge his responsibility. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri proposed the law to the state House of Assembly on 9 December. The lawmakers passed the bill, titled “Adamawa State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) and matters incidental thereto” into law on 10 … Read more