A Befitting Response To The “Burden Of Being An Emir” And The Claim Of Misunderstanding: Nasiru El-Rufai’s Role In The Emergence Of Bamalli As Emir Of Zazzau

In a piece responding to an interview with the Emir of Zazzau, M. G. Bello, Ph.D, argues that the Emir's appointment in 2020 was politically influenced by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai. Bello claims that the Emir later failed to support El-Rufai when he needed him to stand as surety for bail conditions. The article asserts that the controversy surrounding the Emir's emergence cannot be resolved through media appearances or public relations efforts. The author maintains that legitimacy questions remain.

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