Bauchi Senator Shocked by Revocation of Chieftaincy Title

Senator Shehu Umar has expressed surprise at the Bauchi Emirate’s decision to revoke his chieftaincy title of “Mujaddadin” Bauchi, following accusations that he insulted Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State.

In a letter addressed to the Emirate on Thursday, Umar stated that while he accepts the Emirate’s decision, he remains committed to constructive criticism and refrains from using abusive language.

Umar explained that his remarks were a response to what he perceived as Governor Bala’s unjust criticisms of President Bola Tinubu. He felt it necessary to defend the President against what he saw as attempts to damage his reputation and create public discord.

As Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Umar described the governor’s comments as confrontational, accusatory, abusive, and defamatory.

“I was shocked to receive a letter dated August 14, informing me of the Bauchi Emirate Council’s decision to withdraw my traditional title of Mujaddadin Bauchi,” Umar said. “This decision was based on an allegation that I insulted Governor Bala Mohammed during a rally.

“However, I must clarify that during the recent APC campaign flag-off, my remarks were a response to the governor’s disparaging comments about President Bola Tinubu, which I believed were intended to expose the President to public contempt and disaffection,” the senator added.