By Ibrahim HassanWuyo
A group known as the Concerned Citizens of Shinkafi from Zamfara state has given the Emir of Shinkafi, 24 hour ultimatum to withdraw the traditional title conferred on Chief Femi Fani Kayode or face legal action.
The Emir of Shinkafi in Zamfara state ,Alhaji Muhammadu Makwashe was reported to have conferred the title of Sadaukin Shinkafi on the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani Kayode, recently.
However, the aggrieved indigenes of Shinkafi said at a press conference in Kaduna on Wednesday, that the emir took a unilateral decision which does not reflect the wishes of the people, as Fani Kayode does not respect leaders of the North and its people.
The Sarkin Shanun Shinkafi, Dr.Suleiman Shinkafi who addressed the press, said he and 7 other title holders from the emirate resolved to resign their appointment due to the unpopular decision of the emir.
“The title conferred on Fani Kayode is highly revered and supposed to be given to a respected son…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
