Aliyu vows not to interfere with selection process of new Emir

The governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, on Saturday vowed never to interfere with the selection process of the new emir of Agaie, adding that he would respect the wishes of the people.
Aliyu made this disclosure in Kontagora at a turbaning ceremony, saying that the unity and development of Agaie is paramount.
While governor Aliyu is waiting for the decision of the kingmakers, he has called on the people to choose wisely.
According to him: “What the people need is a leader that will encourage development, insist on peaceful coexistence through provision of security and advance the collective aspirations of the people.
“I will not interfere at all with the selection process of the new Emir of Agaie.
“Let the kingmakers choose wisely so that the people can enjoy development.
“As you seek a credible successor to continue the good work of the late emir, pray that the rightful candidate emerges so that good things can start coming to Agaie.”
It would be recalled that Alhaji Kudu Abubakar (III) died at the age of 57, leaving the stool of the emirate vacant.
Aliyu, speaking at the occasion to the people of Zone C, whose turn it is to present the next governor, urged them to eschew ethno-religious politics, insisting that it is instructive they harness their socio-political multiplicity towards presenting a credible candidate for the governorship in 2015.
He added: “It is the turn of Zone C based on the rotation policy of the Peoples Democratic Party in Niger.
“It is therefore the responsibility of the people to choose candidates based on proven integrity to provide the state with dividends of democracy.
“If anybody wants to contest, they should be allowed to come, then at the end, we choose the best candidate.”
On the integrity of aspirants, the Niger State Governor emphasised: “Anybody coming to deceive the PDP with the intention of withdrawing later for us to pay him money is wasting his time.
“We will look for candidates with merit, based on proven track record of service.”
Dr. Aliyu, while urging the celebrants to be good ambassadors of the people, stated that security issues must top their agenda at all times.
Persons turbaned included Alhaji Mu’Azu Mohammed Bawa (Sarkin Yakin Kontagora), Alhaji Ibrahim Wali (Garkuwan Kontagora), Dr. Joshua Nuhu Bawa (Kauran Kontagora) and Hon. Sa’adatu Kolo (Sagin Nupe Kontagora).