{"id":2569,"date":"2025-08-29T15:13:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=2569"},"modified":"2025-08-29T15:13:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:13:46","slug":"taraba-state-governor-caution-traditional-rulers-against-acts-capable-of-compromising-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=2569","title":{"rendered":"Taraba State Governor Caution Traditional Rulers Against Acts Capable of Compromising Peace."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Akanta Hannah <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has warned traditional rulers in the state over acts threatening peace and development as the state marks 34 years of existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yusuf Sanda, Governor Kefas condemned the indiscriminate sale of land, illegal issuance of mining consent letters, involvement in illegal mining, uncontrolled conferment of chieftaincy titles, and unverified appointments of Ardos (Fulani Leaders) many of whom he noted have become architects of farmer\u2013herder conflicts and collaborators with bandits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the statement, the Governor declared that his administration will no longer tolerate such practices, emphasizing that any ruler found culpable will face disciplinary action, including suspension, deposition, or prosecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No person, no matter how highly placed, is above the law of Taraba State. Where the law is silent, I will invoke the doctrine of necessity to protect the people,&#8221; he cautioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While calling for discipline, the Governor emphasized partnership, not rivalry between government and traditional rulers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He urged them to protect their domains against criminality, consult the government before conferring titles or appointing Ardos (fulani leaders), and work with the state to foster peace and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Governor Kefas reassured citizens that his government is sensitive to their struggles and is addressing their needs systematically and step by step based on available resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Akanta Hannah Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has warned traditional rulers in the state over acts threatening peace and development as the state marks 34 years of existence. 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