Family sues Bauchi govt over removal of Wazirin

Published date12 January 2023
Publication titleNigeria - The Nation

The family of former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and kingmaker, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Kirfi has sued the Bauchi State Government over the legality of their father's removal as Wazirin.

Bauchi Emirate Council announced Kirfi's removal as the Wazirin Bauchi, in a letter dated January 3, for allegedly 'disrespecting' Governor Bala Mohammed.

The spokesperson of the family, Yakubu Bello Kirfi, in a statement said: 'Unambiguously, the matter is currently before the competent court of jurisdiction, which will determine the legality of the purported action by the...

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