By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
An influential concerned member of Banganje community Gombe state and a medical doctor, Dr. Jordan Bako, has publicly condemned what he called “unlawful and insensitive” interference of Mai Tangle in the scheduled turbaning of Mai Banganje.
Dr. Bako’s concerned is that the ceremony was reportedly set for Saturday despite ongoing mourning in the ruler’s household, according to statement issued yesterday and signed by Dr. Jordan Bako himself.
“This is not only inhumane, it is disgraceful,” Dr. Bako said. “At a time when the Mai Banganje is mourning the loss of his uncle and guardian, forcing a coronation ceremony on them reflects total disregard for both personal grief and our cultural traditions.”
In his open letter to the government and the public, Dr. Bako accused Mai Tangle of being the driving force behind this hasty arrangement, despite not having been coronated himself.
“A man whose own status is unsettled should not be meddling in the affairs of other thrones. This is a dangerous overreach and a betrayal of traditional order,” Dr. Bako added.
The letter called on the State Government, among others to clarify whether the directive for the turbaning came from its office or from an individual acting outside official channel.
It also urged for postponement of the turbaning until proper mourning and consultations are observed, Rein in Mai Tangle, whose actions, according to the letter, threatened the peace, dignity, and stability of the Banganje community.
Dr. Bako emphasized that the community does not opposed the turbaning itself, but rather “the timing and method, especially when driven by individuals with questionable motives.”
The letter closes with a sharp warning: “If we remain silent now, we validate a dangerous trend, where ambition tramples tradition, and power is imposed, not earned.”
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