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Long May You Reign

Abdul Mutallib Muktar


abdulmutallib.muktar@gmail.com


The very time you were born into this world, no one foresaw who you would become in the future. But on your palm appeared bold letters stating that you would rule the emirate of Zazzau in 2020 to a period only time can tell; it is just that human eyes could not see. Until today that it finally happened, we would not have known what was on your palm when you came to the world. It is with the hands of faith we accept you as the fate of Zazzau. Long may you reign, Your Royal Highness.

A gentleman like you with a mountain of experience deserves the turban and that is the reason we hear varieties of tambourine drums coming from different places celebrating you as the successor to the late Shehu Idris of blessed memory (May his soul rest in peace). The space of social media is filled up with good wishes and prayers for you as the man currently sitting on the throne after weeks of expectation and prayers.

Your Higness, in you I see the reflection of your fore-father, Mal. Musa Bamalli, the conquistador of the old Hausa emirate of Zazzau, a flag bearer for the learned Usman Dan Fodio. Just like Mal. Musa Bamalli laid a foundation for the selection of an emir on meritorious and not on hereditary basis, you are selected as an emir based on merit. And it is my sincere belief that you too are an advocate for same.

The emirate of Zazzau is pleased to have you at the helm of affairs. The greatness of an ocean does not go down because the ocean accepts from many rivers. Your Highnes, you never look down upon the contribution of people and that is why you are well built.  It is not about the Mallawa, nor the Katsinawa, nor the Barebari or the Sullubawa dynasties; it is about the generality of people.

As powerful as your name sounds, Emir Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, so I pray your reign sounds even on the pages of history books. As rich as the history of your fore-fathers is, so I pray you make positive contributions to Zazzau, to the North and to the entire Nigeria. May Allah, the Exalted, guide you in discharging your duties, save you from the challenges of power and safeguard you from your enemies.

I congratulate the people of Zazzau and salute the boldness of Mal. Nasiru El-Rufa'i. Best wishes, Sir.

Abdul Mutallib Muktar


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  1. Unknown8 October 2020 at 11:06

    May the Almighty Allah guide and protect you your royal Highness Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli the 19th emir of Zazzau from Mallawa Dynasty... Indeed the author has said it all... Long may you reign.

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