Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the appointment of Dr. Daniel Ismaila Shagah as the new Hama Bachama following the demise of Honest Irmiya Stephen the 28th ruler of the Bachama kingdom who died last month.
The new monarch had served and retired as Director of Finance and Administration of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
A statement by the press secretary to the governor, Humwhashi Wonosikou, Wednesday evening said while congratulating the new Hama Bachama the governor commended the kingmakers for a peaceful process that informed the choice of Dr. Shagah.
He said as a trained Narcotics Officer and technocrat he has no doubt in his capacity to lead his people right.
He particularly praised the peaceful disposition of the new ruler adding that “I believe he will build on the legacies of late Honest Stephen who stood tall during his reign in peace building initiatives”.
The Governor urged him to bring to bear on his community and the state his wealth of experience at a time that the state is passing through challenges of growth and development.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri appeals to the kingdom to maintain the spirit of peace building and cultural norms of their forefathers.
The late Hama Bachama, Honest Stephen Irmiya, Kwire-Mana Kpafrato II died last month after a brief illness opening the contest for his heir between the six royal clans that produced Shagah as the new king.
