Ahmad Aliyu signs chieftaincy bill stopping Sultan from appointing village, district head

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Maryam AbdullahiAhmed Aliyu, governor of Sokoto, has signed the bill stripping the Sultan of the power to appoint district and village heads in the state.

In recent weeks, the amended Sokoto local government and chieftaincy laws have generated controversies across the nation. “In Nigeria, we have witnessed a series of constitutional amendments to give the country laws that ensure peace, tranquility, and socio-political development. He said the signing of the amended law shows that his administration is committed to following the rule of law and listening to the problems of the citizens.

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