Mohammed warns against opposition to Bauchi’s 13 new emirates, ZAAR Chiefdom

By Olaide Ayinde

Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed, has issued a stern warning against opposition to the implementation of the law establishing 13 new emirate councils and the ZAAR Chiefdom in the state.

Mohammed warned that his administration would not condone attempts to undermine, obstruct or politicise the implementation of the laws establishing the new emirate councils and the ZAAR Chiefdom.

The Governor spoke after signing the two bills: The Bauchi State Emirates and Chieftaincies (Appointment and Deposition) Law and other Matters Related Therewith, 2025; and the Zaar Chiefdom Law and Other Matters Connected Thereto, 2025 into law on Tuesday.

The governor declared the new emirates to include Burra with headquarters in Burra; Dambam with headquarters in Dambam and Darazo with headquarters in Darazo, while Yuli would serve as headquarters of the new Duguri emirate.

“Gamawa is in Gamawa, Giade in Giade, Toro in Toro, Warji in Katangan Warji, Ari in Gadar Maiwa, Jama’a in Nabardo, Lame in Gumau, Bununu in Bununu, Lere in Lere and ZAAR Chiefdom with Headquarter at Mhrim,” Mohammed said.

Mohammed said the journey that led to the creation of the new emirates and chiefdom stemmed out of the agitations by the people of the state.

The Governor said the new laws would strengthen traditional institutions, accord greater voice and representation to communities in the state.

He said the development was not merely about creating new emirate councils and a chiefdom, rather reaffirming the people’s collective faith in inclusion, justice, unity and positioning the state for the next phase of development.

“With total submission to Almighty Allah, and with a deep sense of responsibility for the trust placed upon us, I hereby give my assent to the two laws,” he said.

“These were sincere expressions of identity, belonging and the yearning for recognition,” Mohammed said, stressing that it became necessary to update the structure of traditional governance to reflect these realities not to replace tradition but to renew it and make it relevant to modern needs.

“Any person or group found inciting division, spreading misinformation, or attempting to disrupt public peace will face the full consequences of the law.

“The law enforcement agencies, represented here today, are fully empowered to act decisively in maintaining peace and order.

“Furthermore, any government official or traditional leader who acts contrary to the spirit of this reform, or engages in conduct capable of undermining its objectives, will face appropriate disciplinary action,” the governor said.

Mohammed also signed the Bauchi State Supplementary Appropriation Law, 2025, and the Bauchi State Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Law, 2025. (NAN)