Wukari - It was indeed a glorious moment, climax
of glory and one of the most populated gathering in
the history of the native land of wukari. As
dignitaries from far & near came to dress the
occasion of the 40years anniversary of HRH. Dr,
Shekarau Angyu Massa-Ibbi (AKU UKA) on the
throne. Great personalities from both far & near
came to witness & celebrate a great leader and the
champion of Kwararafa kingdom.
The program which is transmitted live on AIT has
in attendance National dignitaries, which include
President of the federal republic who is highly
represented by the minister for youth and sport,
Solomon Dalung, Sultan of Sokoto, Senate
president, distinguished Sen. Bukola Saraki, RT
Hon Dogara Yakubu, Speaker Fed House Of
Representatives who where both represented &
other senators too.
Also present in the anniversary includes the
executive Governor of Taraba state Arch. Darius
Dickson Ishaku, his deputy Haruna Manu, TY
Danjuma. Governors of other states weren't
excluded; Benue state governor, Samuel Orthom,
Plateau state Governor, Simon Lalong, Nassarawa
state governor, Tanko Almakura.
In the spirit of oneness and togetherness quite a
number of notable personalities and other royal
fathers where present too, which include, Alhaji
Saad Abubakar (Sultan Sokoto), Danjuma Bayonga
(Gara Donga), Igwe wilfred of Taraba, and many
other first class chiefs etc.
Other dignitaries present include the Former
governor of Kaduna state, Jolly Nyame (Former
governor of Taraba state), The Speaker Taraba
state house of Assembly.
In his speech Taraba state governor, Arch Darius
Ishaku, who firstly congratulated Aku and went
further by saying "Aku is also a student of
kwararafa university" , he however elaborated the
need for peace and peace initiatives as it is the
panacea for development. The President
represented by Solomon Daluk also spoke on the
need for peace and peaceful co-existence, he
congratulated Aku then thanked the people for
coming and wish them safe return.
The Sultan of Sokoto preached for peace and
congratulated the Aku saying development can only
be achieved through peace. He also applauded the
effort of the ruler in maintaining peace within his
domain & subject, He said the Aku has reign
succesful even though there are instability
everywhere, he urge the kwararafa Kingdom to
work together and gain more peace so that each
other can live more happier. He called on all
political and traditional leaders for support on
peace work. He said the magnitude of people who
are gathered here is a visible evidence that His
people love and support him and lastly he prayed
for more years on the throne of kwararafa
Kingdom.
The Chairman of the organizing committee,
Andoma of Doma thanked all who came and
prayed for him been in the forefront of this
significant occasion. He however
preached unity and the recandeling of tradition, he
rejoice and celebrated Aku who at the age of 79
reign with peace love and land mark achievements.
He said for bridging the kwararafa gate he never
relented in his effort.
Also Speaking Gen. TY Danjuma said "Aku Uka has
clogged 40 years of prosperous, succesful and
great reign"
"Aku handles great communal issues and has
always displayed wisdom, justice & maturity in his
act".
Aku Uka is the second longest reigning monarch of
the kwararafa kingdom. He added.
He prayed for more wisdom, more years and more
peaceful reign. and for over 3 thousand years. He
described Aku as the commander in chief of the
jukun Kingdom. He said he has watch over the
years now.
He concluded by thanking all the Governors and
monarch's who came to rejoice with the Kingdom
and wish them safe trip back home.
On the other hand, the Gov of Plateau state, Lalong
said they are back home because they are also
part of the kwararafa kingdom. He said their
tradition and their customs are the same and they
are really honored for been part of this great
kingdom and celebration too. He prayed for more
years, unity and Love in the kwararafa
Kingdom.


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