By Kamal Ibrahim
The national umbrella of Jhar, one of the native ethnic groups of Tafawa Balewa, Tunturi Development Association (TDA) has opposed the decision of the Bauchi State government to site the headquarters of Sayawa chiefdom in Tafawa Balewa town.
In a letter signed by the Association's Chairman and its Secretary, Inuwa Muhammad Abdullahi and Jibrin Pholantulu, said they were happy for the state governor's willingness to address the lingering issue surrounding the creation of Zaar Chiefdom but, recommended that the governor should revisit the recommendations made by various Committees of inquiries set-up since 1991.
Tunturi Development Association, explained that siting the stool of the planned Sayawa Chiefdom in Tafawa Balewa town is a monumental mistake and a recipe for sowing a new seed of discord between the peace loving communities of Bula district and Sayawa residents of Tafawa Balewa town.
The group further stated, that it's not opposing the creation of Sayawa chiefdom, but vehemently oppose the idea of establishing the headquarters of the chiefdom in Tafawa Balewa township, as a lot of lives and properties were lost from 1978 to 2010 but no culprit was ever convicted.
Tunturi Development Association said in light of a pending litigation on the question of ownership of Tafawa Balewa town, it is advisable for the state governor to exempt Tafawa Balewa town from the territories of the proposed chiefdom with a view to avoiding any act of contempt of court.
The group also recommended that the governor should expand his scope of consultations to include important interest groups such as neighbors of the chiefdom and victims with the aspiration for the right of self-determination.
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