Gov. Matawalle mourns Emir of Kwatarkwashi, describes the monarch as a great pillar in the traditional institution

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has received the news of the demise of a great pillar in the traditional institution of Zamfara State, the Emir of Kwatarkwashi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ahmed Umar.

The Governor said the death of the Emir of Kwatarkwashi has marked the end of a great era of selfless service to the community which is a loss that cannot be easily assimilated.

Matawalle in statement sign by Zailani Bappa Special Adviser Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications said the loss is a great vacuum created in the traditional institution of state, but they are confident that his contribution to the development of Zamfara state will live on even after his demise.

He pointed out that the late Emir is not only a responsible father and grandfather to all of us, but a link between the last and the present generation of our traditional leadership. He has served as a bridge between the two generations which made his contributions to their
development.

The Governor call on the people, especially those in Kwatarkwashi Emirate, to consider this loss as an act of God which is bound to happen to each and every one of us. Noting that they have indeed lost a father whom we all love so much, but Allah loves him most.

His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ahmed, the 28th Emir of the historical Emirate of Kwatarkwashi died last evening in his Palace after a fruitful reign of 61 years. He died at the age of 94, leaving behind great number of children, grand children and great grandchildren.

May his soul rest in perfect peace in jannat-al- fiddaus.