Culture: Ex-Gov Nyame Congratulates Aku Uka Manu Ishaku Adda Ali on his enthronement.

By: Keke Moses, Jalingo.

Former Taraba State Governor Jolly Nyame has Congratulated the Aku Uka,Manu Ishaku Adda Ali on his emergence as the paramount leader of Kwararafa Kingdom.

The former Governor also commiserated with Wukari traditional council over the death of Shekarau Angyu Massa-Ibi.

Jolly Nyame he deemed it fit to pay the homage as the respecter custom and tradition of the good people of Taraba State.

Nyame Congratulated the Aku Uka Manu Ishaku Adda Ali and prayed God to grant him wisdom to lead his subjects aright.

The former Governor said the Aku who doubled as the Chairman Taraba State Council of Chiefs should work assiduously towards promoting peace in the state.

He reiterated that development can only thrive in a peaceful atmosphere calling on the people of the state to promote peace at all times in the interest of progress.

Responding, The Uka Uka His Royal Highness,Manu Ishaku Adda Ali appreciated the Former Governor Reverend Jolly Nyame for the homage to Congratulate him as well as condole the Wukari traditional council.

He reiterated that determination of the traditional Councils in Taraba State to provide a peaceful atmosphere for the present Government to develop the state.

Manu Ishaku Adda Ali stressed the need for unity among the people of the state to build a better Taraba.

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