The Emir of Misau in Bauchi State, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman has said that it’s very important to iassign a constitutional role for traditional rulers to enable them carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
The emir stated this in his palace when he interacted with newsmen.
“As fathers of the land, traditional leaders require important role in Nigeria’s constitution. This issue is important because the emirs are sworn in with the constitution. We swear that we will obey the constitution, but we do not have the authority to do anything under the constitution.
“The council of emirs has sent our representatives to the Senate with this request. We are praying to Almighty Allah to look into this matter and give those at the helm of affairs to look into the issue and do the right thing.”
He said the advantage of giving role to traditional rulers in the constitution is that it will give them the opportunity to carry out their duties according to the law, “so that he will use his position as it should be to bring development In the areas of education, health care and promote peace and stability in their domains.”
Emir Suleiman called on government at all levels to consider the role of traditionsl rulers in the constitution owing to their contribution in maintenance of peace and security at the grassroot.
