Day Kashim Shettima recalls historical ties between Kanuris and Mwagavul people in Jos

Day Kashim Shettima recalls historical ties between Kanuris and Mwagavul people in Jos

By: James Bwala

Former governor of Borno state and APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima has a good memory of recalling historical facts. Although not a historian, Shettima’s grasping of incidents and events about history makes him unique and likable whenever and whereever he got the opportunity to throw the dice. At the weekend he stormed Jos, the capital of Plateau state in North-central Nigeria not to sell his party for the next election as a politician but to honour a distant relation. As a Kanuri man from Borno state in northeast Nigeria, Shettima captured the historical ties between his people (the Kanuris) and the Mwagavul people in Jos, Plateau state with the accuracy of facts in historical lines.

Shettima, who gave a remark while giving a goodwill message during the coronation and presentation of first class staff of office to Da John Putmang Hirse as the new Mishkaham Mwagavul (Paramount Ruler of the Mwaghavul nation) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has congratulated the Mishkaham Mwagavul hinting on the long term relationship and adding that the Kanuri people share historical ties with the Mwaghavul people which is well documented and cherished.

He called on all languages that migrated from the Lake Chad basin to do everything within their power and maintain their cordial relationship for their growth and development.“What binds us together is superior to anything. We need to maintain our relationship, we need peace in this country so that we will harness the potentials of our people. We will fight against poverty, unemployment and ensure education for all.” he stressed while blending clan-dish duties and political determination if the APC, which he represents won the next election in 2023. 

This he said remains the irreducible decimals if Nigeria and its citizens were to fully harness their potentialities, growth and development. He also affirmed his conviction on the capacity of the APC flag bearer and his Principal, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enable this through a sustained policy of justice and fairness as well as devoted fight against poverty, unemployment and provision of quality education for all. According to Shettima, Nigeria’s unity and peace remain paramount and non negotiable in its quest for greatness.

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Although it was an occasion to celebrate the Mwagavul nation and the new role for Da John Putmang Hirse as the new Mishkaham Mwagavul coming at the time of political play, it serves as an opportunity to breathe the freshness of the time. 

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Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, and Governor of Plateau State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong spoke on the unity of the people of Plateau state by asking traditional rulers in the State to shun partisan politics and concentrate on uniting the people and sustaining peace in their domains. He asked them to shun politicians who want to use them to create division, acrimony and violence in their domains for their selfish political interests.

Lalong while congratulating the Miskaham Mwagavul for ascending the throne of his forefathers, said the new traditional traditional ruler has a very enviable record of service within his community, Plateau State and Nigeria which gives anticipation that he will excel in the onerous assignment.

Also speaking the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, represented by the Long Goemai, HRH Martins Shaldas III admonished the people to remained peaceful and united for the growth and development of Mangu and Plateau State.

The Shehu of Borno was represented by Prof. Andrew Haruna, equally called for peace and unity of the people. He wished him well and assured him of the support and prayers of the people of Borno and Yobe States.

The Mishkaham Mwaghavul Mwaghavul Da John Putmang Hirse in his acceptance speech said he was privileged and honoured to be enthroned as the ruler of his people who are known for hard-work, unity and peaceful coexistence. He thanked the Governor for allowing the process of his emergence to be free and fair and for making sure the will of the king makers prevails.

COCIN Vice President Rev. Dr. Timothy Nwan prayed for the new traditional ruler and committed his reign to God. Various District Heads, title holders as well as leaders of resident ethnic groups in the Chiefdom paid homage to the Miskaham Mwagavul.

The event which took place at the Mangu mini stadium had in attendance dignitaries from all over the country. For the Kanuris, it was a home coming to ng through history and what it says about the people. Those who troops to Jos along with Kashim Shettima including Yobe State Governor Mai mala Buni, APC Deputy National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Kyari CON, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, the APC National Vice Chairman (North Central), Hon. Mua’zu Bawa Rijau, Senator Amos Bulus and Senator Smart Adeyemi, among others.

Day Kashim Shettima recalls historical ties between Kanuris and Mwagavul people in Jos