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The level of interest and interference by our traditional rulers virtually on all political matters and elections in the state via the influence of government is becoming a state of concern.
I am surprised that some traditional rulers in nasarawa state have virtually formed a union to interfere in all political matters either to the advantage of the government in power or their personal interests, then you wonder why such group of persons choose to be traditional fathers in the first place. No one needs an application to be a politician, it’s a matter of choice. Some people even desperately bribed their ways to lead as politicians, others do same to be traditional leaders, this explain why Nasarawa State is one of the leading states with the highest cases or litigation in court on chieftaincy matters. Despite this fact, we are compelled by culture and tradition to respect them. But definitely, you canāt be both at the same time, as no one eats his cake and thinks he can still have it, that will be greed and selfishness.
I think it is high time the traditional council advise itself before some individuals or groups of persons destroy or abuse the value and essence of this institution. Some of us are concerned, because, for us, the traditional institution is a valuable heritage while for others, it is a political reward or dividend of democracy.
Every well meaning citizen of Nasarawa State no matter how highly placed should pray and allow the existence of vibrant Nasarawa State House of Assembly (NSHA) to make good laws, checkmate the excesses of government and enhance security, and efficient development in the state, therefore we should allow our state H of Assembly elected representatives to elect or choose principal officers of their choice to the benefit of the state and democracy.
Hon. Osowena Enokela Orogu, Nasarawa PDP Chairman
Peoplesmind
