Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said that the Kaduna State Government feels a profound sense of loss at the demise the Emir of Zazzau Alh. Shehu Idris, noting that the state will miss his dependable counsel and wisdom.
He said the government is awaiting receipt of the recommendations of the kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate regarding the next emir in the next few days.
Malam El-Rufai, who was speaking at the third-day prayer for Alhaji Shehu Idris held in Zaria Wednesday, noted that the late Emir lived a life that many mortals will like to emulate.
Referencing the widespread interest in the succession to the Zazzau throne, Malam Nasir El-Rufai prayed that Allah will grant the kingmakers wisdom in recommending an Emir with the qualities of Alhaji Shehu Idris.
The prayers marked the last day of the three-day mourning period announced by the state government in honour of the late Emir, with today specifically declared a public holiday.
While the relevant institutions engage in their deliberations, the state government urges all residents to wait for official announcements and to ignore speculations, rumours and fake news.
Speaking at the event former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid tribute to the late emir for the support he received as military head of state in the 1970s and as an elected president 20 years later.
The governors of Ekiti, Plateau, Niger and Jigawa states also spoke at the event.
