Zazzau kingmakers shortlist three candidates for emir, exclude El-Rufai's ally

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The kingmakers are selecting a replacement for Emir Shehu Idris, who died on Sunday.

The parameters and the marking scheme were; minimum qualification – 15 per cent; experience as a district head – 20 per cent; experience in public service – 10 per cent; no proven adverse report – 10 per cent; relationship with the public – 15 per cent; national award – 5 per cent and physical fitness – 10 per cent.

At the level of personal votes, three of the kingmakers voted for Mr Aminu while Messrs Ja’afaru and Idris got a vote each.Palace sources in Zaria told PREMIUM TIMES Mr Aminu staged a last minute surprise after initially feigning disinterest in the process.Informed sources said Mr Aminu was also not the favourite of his Katsinawa dynasty as the clan presented the eldest son of the late emir as their choice.Mr Aminu’s advantage as the most entrenched of the princes jostling for the throne.

It was a surprise that Mr Aminu polled ahead of Mr Ja’afaru, believed to have the goodwill of President Muhammadu Buhari and a large section of the political and business elite.The immediate past Nigerian ambassador to Thailand is believed to be closest to Governor El-Rufai.

 

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The list is short of equal representation from the respective houses that made the Zazzau Emirate. All the houses have a nominee with the exception of Mallawa house. This is unfair and entirely lacks objectivity.

E don apun 😂

Best of luck

They are not ready to have an emir yet😂

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