Bauchi Emirate Withdraws Senator’s Chieftaincy Title

The Bauchi Emirate has withdrawn a chieftaincy title, “Mujaddadin”, Bauchi bestowed on Senator Shehu Umar for allegedly insulting the Governor of the state, Bala Mohammed.

Umar, who expressed shock over the decision, in a letter addressed to the Emirate on Thursday, said, ” While I have accepted the decision of the Emirate, I adhere to a policy of constructive criticism and refrain from the use of abusive language”.

Umar, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, said his response to Gov Bala’s disparaging comments on President Bola Tinubu was aimed at defending the Nigerian leader against what he perceived as calculated attempts to tarnish his reputation and sow public discord.

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Osun Defender reports that Governor Bala had, during a recent outing, said the PDP will employ President Bola Tinubu as its spokesperson during the next general election.

The Governor also criticised President Tinubu over the state of affairs of the country.

Umar said the governor’s comments were confrontational, accusatory, abusive, and defamatory.

“I received with utter shock a letter dated August 14, informing me of the Bauchi Emirate Council’s decision to withdraw my traditional title of Mujaddadin Bauchi.

“This decision was made over an allegation that I insulted Gov. Bala Mohammed during a rally.

“Meanwhile, I must state that during the recent APC campaign flag-off, I responded to the Governor’s disparaging comments on President Bola Tinubu, which I felt were calculated to expose the President to public contempt and disaffection,’’ the senator said.