The Emir of Minna, Umaru Faruq Bahago, has denied reports claiming he urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to probe past leaders and administrations in the country.
The monarch explained that the statement was made by one of the turbaned chiefs in the emirate, Malam Musa Maikudi (Achaza), the Hadimin Minna, who was misquoted in the news reports during a citizen sensitisation event.
Bahago’s rebuttal was contained in a statement signed on his behalf by the Secretary of Minna Emirate Council, Garba Kuta, and made available to journalists in Minna on Saturday.
The Emir disclosed that the turbaned chief was calling on the president to intensify the probe of past leaders and administrations in the country to recover looted funds.
”The event was to sensitise citizens on federal government intervention programmes at the state and local government levels organised by the office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation in Minna,” he said.
The royal father stated that he…